Dylan Jacobs
About Dylan Jacobs
Dylan Jacobs is a Neurodiagnostic Technician II at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, where he has worked since 2018. He specializes in advanced EEG recording and has a background in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from the University of Pittsburgh.
Work at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Dylan Jacobs has been employed at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh as a Neurodiagnostic Technician II since 2018. In this role, he performs advanced EEG recording and specialized procedures, which include monitoring live recordings for up to 14 patients, particularly focusing on surgical candidates with SEEG lead placement. His responsibilities also extend to assisting in the training of students and prospective students in the ABRIET accredited student program.
Education and Expertise
Dylan Jacobs earned his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from the University of Pittsburgh, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in neurodiagnostics, enhancing his understanding of the human body and its functions, which is essential in his current role.
Background in Neurodiagnostics
Before his current position, Dylan Jacobs worked at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh as a Neurodiagnostic Technician I from 2016 to 2018. He also gained experience as a Student Neurodiagnostic Tech at the same hospital for six months in 2016. His career in neurodiagnostics began with a student internship at Mercy Behavioral Health in 2013, where he worked for three months.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role, Dylan Jacobs worked as an Occupational Therapist Aide at UPMC from 2013 to 2016. He also held a position as a Camp Counselor at the YMCA in 2010 for four months. These roles contributed to his development of skills in patient care and support, which are relevant to his current responsibilities.