Senior Neurodiagnostic Technologist

Senior Neurodiagnostic Technologist

Under the general direction of neurodiagnostic leadership, the Senior Neurodiagnostic Technologist provides advanced neurodiagnostic services and direct patient care across diverse age groups and complex clinical conditions. The position performs the full range of routine, ambulatory, and continuous long-term EEG monitoring, including care of patients in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, and applies advanced technical expertise in pattern recognition and live continuous monitoring of scalp and stereotactic electroencephalograms. The Senior Neurodiagnostic Technologist also performs specialized neurodiagnostic procedures, including electrocorticography, intracarotid sodium amobarbital procedures (ISAP/Wada), and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) procedures. Working with a high degree of independent clinical judgment, the technologist evaluates complex clinical situations, establishes priorities, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support high-quality, patient-centered care. As an experienced member of the neurodiagnostic team, the Senior Neurodiagnostic Technologist serves as a clinical resource and subject matter expert, contributes to patient and staff education, and provides guidance to neurodiagnostic technologists, assistants, and students. The position demonstrates leadership and professional accountability while practicing in accordance with UC Davis Health policies, ABRET and ACNS guidelines, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or UC Davis Health CPR
• Must meet (1) one of the following (3) three options below:
• Option 1: Registered EEG Technologist (R. EEG T.) from the ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation;
• Option 2: Registered EEG Technologist (RET) from the Canadian Board of Registration of EEG Technologists (CBRET) and obtain Registered EEG Technologist (R. EEG T.) from the ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation within two years of the start date;
• Option 3: Completion of one of the acceptable recognized technologist credentials and one (1) year of clinical EEG experience. [Acceptable recognized credentials are: Registered Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT), Certification for Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM), Registered Nerve Conduction Study Technologist (R.NCS.T.) or Certified Nerve Conduction Technologist (CNCT)] and obtain Registered EEG Technologist (R. EEG T.) from the ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation within two years of the start date
• Minimum education is satisfied through the attainment of the required licensure/certification
• Minimum of two (2) years of neurodiagnostic technician or technologist experience

Key Responsibilities:

• 85% - Patient Procedures
• 15% - Other Support Duties

Department Overview:

The EEG Labs at UC Davis Health (UCDH) provide comprehensive electroencephalographic (EEG) testing and related neurodiagnostic procedures within the hospital setting. The EEG Units are managed by the neurodiagnostic leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services across UCDH.