City and County of San Francisco

Electroencephalograph Technician I (#2436)

$35.81-$43.53 Hourly / $6,208.00-$7,544.00 Monthly / $74,490.00-$90,532.00 Yearly


Definition

Under direction, operates electroencephalograph equipment to record impulse frequencies and differences in electrical potential between various areas of the brain to obtain data for use in diagnosis of brain disorders; and performs related duties as required.

Requires responsibility for: Following established methods and procedures in the handling and use of electroencephalograph equipment; achieving some economies and/or preventing some losses through the proper handling of equipment, materials and supplies; making regular contacts with other employees and with individual patients; compiling and maintaining specialized technical records. Nature of work may be somewhat hazardous as it involves contact with mentally disturbed patients.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

1. Makes appointments with patients pursuant to medical staff requisitions; inter- views patients for nonmedical information; attempts to reassure disturbed patients.

2. Operates an electroencephalograph machine in making electroencephalograms of patients as directed by medical staff; carries out specific electroencephalograph procedures as directed by physicians.

3. Reviews and edits each electroencephalogram, rules out all artifacts; may mark sections of the electroencephalogram for study by the medical staff; cuts electroencephalogram- record for filing.

4. Sets up and maintains all files and records relevant to electroencephalograph laboratory; types relevant letters and reports,

5. May make simple repairs and adjustments to electroencephalograph machine; calls attention to superiors regarding the need for major repairs; orders supplies and materials for the laboratory.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requires a good working knowledge of the operation and handling of electroencephalograph equipment.

Requires skill and ability to: Distinguish curve characteristics caused by brain disorders and recognize and eliminate from consideration all artifacts; deal politely and cheerfully with patients.

Experience and Training

Requires graduation from high school, supplemented by at least six months of training and experience in the operation and handling of hospital electroencephalograph equipment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

CLASS: 2436; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 1/1/1900;