Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) technician

at  Boston Medical Center

POSITION SUMMARY:

The TMS Clinical Service at Boston Medical Center is recruiting a TMS technician to deliver transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for the treatment of various psychiatric conditions. This is a position that entails interaction with patients and their caregivers. This position will report to the TMS Medical Director and Outpatient Psychiatry leadership.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. One year of previous clinical experience with psychiatric populations is preferred but not required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent interpersonal skills including the capacity to work with patients with behavioral and psychiatric problems and communicate with other professional and administrative staff
• Experience with computer software applications including Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent organizational skill and attention to detail
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to learn new skills, including use of advanced hardware and software for delivering transcranial magnetic stimulation

• Administer TMS under the supervision of an on-site physician (may involve advanced TMS equipment and neuro-navigation to guide TMS therapy to the appropriate brain region).
• Navigate and mitigate patient side effects during treatment in communication with physicians
• Adhere to safety and compliance guidelines
• Call patients ahead of their first TMS treatment to answer questions and address concerns
• Administer standardized questionnaires to assess psychiatric symptoms
• Document daily notes in the medical record and quality check patients’ charts to ensure their authorizations are up to date, visit numbers are correct, and all consent forms and documents are uploaded.
• Assist the Lead TMS Technician (if applicable) in maintaining a database for clinical and research activities.
• Work with leadership to maintain TMS equipment, order supplies, ensure the proper maintenance and function of the equipment used, and contact appropriate vendors for repairs, when necessary.
• May involve TMS administration or coordination of clinical research protocols
• Performs other administrative duties as required by Outpatient Leadership in support of outpatient psychiatry services