ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPH TECHNICIAN I

Job Description:

ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPH TECHNICIAN I

Description

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

EXAM NUMBER
Y5560A

FILING DATES

September 22, 2023 at 8:00 a.m., PT -

Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice.

SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION:
Due to the Manpower Shortage Recruitment, new appointments and current incumbents shall be compensated at Step 5 of the applicable salary range. This is in effect until June 30, 2025 or until it is determined that a shortage no longer exists, whichever is sooner.

ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY:
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov .

Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing.

MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

DEFINITION:
Conducts electroencephalographic examinations of patients in clinics, wards, and intensive care units.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates electroencephalographic equipment to obtain tracings which monitor other biopotential activity such as electromyograms, electrocardiograms, and electrooculograms by attaching electrodes to standard location on patient's head when requested by a physician's order and in accordance with standard procedure.
• Reads physician's electroencephalographic test requisition to determine which of a number of standard tests are to be performed; explains to patient the need for the examination and procedure involved in an effort to reduce or overcome possible anxiety or reluctance to cooperate.
• Determines locations to place electrodes on patient's head using a tape measure and tables which specify the number and location of electrodes for each type of test in accordance with standard procedure; marks locations on patient's head.
• Attaches electrodes to marked locations on patient's head by applying a special electrode adhesive to the skin; ensures that electrode leads are connected correctly by tracing each lead to the corresponding head location, calibrates all electroencephalographic recording channels in accordance with standard procedures.
• Operates electroencephalographic equipment in accordance with training, experience, and standard procedures to produce tracings for analysis by a physician.
• Examines tracing tests for artifacts such as those caused by poor electrode contact with patient's skin; takes corrective action such as removing and reapplying electrode or replacing broken electrode lead wire.
• Selects montage to be recorded on tracing by setting appropriate controls on machine in accordance with standard procedure; identifies montage selected by writing on and/or affixing an identifying label on the tracing.
• Instructs patient to perform an activating procedure such as hyperventilation in accordance with either physician's order or standard procedure; exercises judgment in recognizing when activating event portrayed on tracing has stabilized and tells patient to cease activity; writes brief notation on tracing indicating onset and termination of activity to identify these events for use by a physician in analyzing and evaluating tracings.
• Observes patient for undesired activity such as blinking of the eyes or leg movement which may produce artifacts on the tracing and notates such activity on the tracing.
• Removes electrodes from patient at conclusion of examination by applying a special solvent which dissolves the electrode adhesive; obtains information from patient such as present complaint, onset, and possible contributing factors; notes patient manifestations observed during the examination on worksheet.
• Performs routine equipment servicing such as cleaning recording stylus ink wells and adjusting recording stylus arms in accordance with standard procedures.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Completion of a recognized training program* in electroencephalograph technology.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Experience in the operation of electroencephalograph equipment in a hospital or clinic subsequent to the c ompletion of a recognized training program* in electroencephalograph technology.
• Certification** as a Registered Electroencephalographic Technician (R.EEG T.) issued by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET).

PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate:
This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
* A recognized training program is defined as: A program or curriculum that is accredited or approved by a national or regional accrediting agency, commission, or organization.
In order to receive credit for the completion of a training program , you must attach a legible copy of the official certificate, official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing, or via email to ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days of filing your application online.

**Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of your required certificate, the certificate number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements OR applicants must attach a legible photocopy of the certificate issued at the time of filing or within 7 calendar days. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted.

WITHHOLD INFORMATION:
No withholds are allowed for this examination. Applicants must meet the Selection Requirements at the time of filing.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.

No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services (DHS) as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be submitted online only. Applications submitted by U.S Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted.

Apply online by clicking on the green "APPLY" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 4:59 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing, as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Applications electronically received after 4:59 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted.

For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records

The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for related education, and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. Please do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

IMPORTANT NOTES :

• ALL information in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION.
• We may reject your application at any point during the examination hiring process, including after the appointment has been made.
• Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.
• Utilizing VERBIAGE form the Class Specifications and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.
• Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements . Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For Candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Annie Hsu, Exam Analyst
(213) 288-7000
ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov

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Salary:

$70,105.20 - $78,136.32 Annually