2436-Electroencephalograph Technician I

Electroencephalograph Technician I

Job classification

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Current compensation plan

Effective: Jan 06, 2024

See Historic and future compensation information for this class

Step:	Step 1	Step 2	Step 3	Step 4	Step 5
Rate /hr:	$39.7000	$41.7000	$43.7875	$45.9875	$48.2500
Rate /biweekly:	$3,176.00	$3,336.00	$3,503.00	$3,679.00	$3,860.00
Rate /year:	$82,576	$86,736	$91,078	$95,654	$100,360

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Job description

SAN FRANCISCO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

(AMENDS AND RETITLES

2436 ELECTROENCEPHAL-

OGRAPH TECHNICIAN)

CLASS TITLE: ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPH TECHNICIAN I CODE: 2436

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:

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 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience: 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.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: 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.

PROMOTIVE LINES:

To : 2437-Electroencephalograph Technician II

From: Original entrance examination

ADOPTED: 12/8/69

Standard information

Disaster service work

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.

Historic and future compensation

Effective (Sched)	Step 1	Step 2	Step 3	Step 4	Step 5
Jan 06, 2024 (Y)	$39.7000	$41.7000	$43.7875	$45.9875	$48.2500
Jul 01, 2023 (X)	$38.8250	$40.7875	$42.8250	$44.9750	$47.1875
Jul 01, 2022 (W)	$37.8750	$39.7875	$41.7750	$43.8750	$46.0375
Jan 08, 2022 (V)	$35.9875	$37.8000	$39.6875	$41.6875	$43.7375
Jul 01, 2021 (U)	$35.8125	$37.6125	$39.4875	$41.4750	$43.5250
Dec 26, 2020 (T)	$34.6000	$36.3375	$38.1500	$40.0625	$42.0500
Jul 01, 2020 (S)	$33.5875	$35.2750	$37.0375	$38.9000	$40.8250