2436-Electroencephalograph Technician I

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

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