Position Summary:

The University of California, Irvine, a career destination unlike any other, is built upon a rich history of academic and healthcare excellence. We are supported by a globally unique team of academic professionals, researchers, medical experts, and staff. Guided by our mission, vision, and strategic pillars, we thrive in a collaborative environment. We celebrate and leverage the diverse experiences and perspectives of our UCI community to continue to push the boundaries of innovation. Your opportunity to be a part of an award winning team, advancing your career journey, is now!

Incumbent provides expertise required for electroencephalograph testing (EEG), Video/EEG monitoring and patient observation, long term video EEG monitoring (LTM), evoked potential (EVP) testing, brainmap testing, Corticography (ECOG), and surgical monitoring. Incumbent also will review and clip continuance monitoring, provides telemetry testing and other specialized procedures in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including nursing floors, intensive care units and other specialized locations.

Essential Job Functions:
The identification of essential functions below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

• Effectively determines patient needs based on age-specific criteria. Effectively operates all equipment. Performs testing/procedures such as electroencephalograph testing (EEG), telemetry monitoring, evoked potential testing (EVP), brainmap testing, WADA, surgical for ECOG, Sensory Evoked Potential Responses (SSEP) and Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR). Reviews planned procedures and orders for monitoring and determines appropriate course of monitoring. Monitors patients during testing/procedures ensuring accuracy and patient safety. Ability to do all other modalities included in adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. 65%
• EEG:Prepares equipment and supplies for testing/procedures in an organized and timely manner. Appropriately assesses, controls, orders, and maintains supply inventory according to physician preferences and patient population. Performs appropriate disinfection procedures on patient treatment equipment. Keeps work area clean and uncluttered. 10%
• EEG: Collaborates effectively with all members of the health care team. Coordinates in-patient transportation as needed to complete daily radiation treatments. Notifies physician of any concerns in regard to patient condition. Verifies testing or procedures against established guidelines. Reviews patient results with physicians or other care providers in a timely manner. Participates in education of EEG Technologists, students and Medical Center staff as necessary. 15%
• EEG: Accurately and appropriately performs daily quality control on equipment ensuring all appropriate records are kept as required, interprets data regarding patient status in consideration of patient age, and performs computer data entry of patient setup and treatment information in a timely manner. Records procedures to ensure correct billing, reviews procedure charges at the end of each day to ensure accuracy. Responsible for documentation of patient treatment in EMR and log per department’s protocols. 10%

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must possess current R. EEG T. and / or R. EP T. from ABRET
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Current BLS certification required by time of hire
• Ability to monitor and mentor students and EEG technologists
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications:

• R.PSG.T or NBRC certification as a Polysomnography
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
• Experience with or willingness to learn interoperative nerve monitoring (IONM)
• Experience with interoperative nerve monitoring (IONM)
• Experience performing all phases of neurodiagnostic testing

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.