TMS Technician

We are a psychiatric healthcare system, dedicated to providing mental healthcare for all, with seven locations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area, and two additional sites located in Rochester and Mankato. With a robust benefits package, career advancement opportunities, and great workplace culture, we value our employees and the work they do each day for our patients and families. Our services span the full continuum of care for patients, with a variety of roles and opportunities for job-seekers looking for more than a job, but a place where you can grow in your career.

Hours for this role are Monday - Friday, 730a-4p

Psychiatric Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Technician administers TMS treatments under the supervision of Psychiatrist. The TMS Technician sets up equipment for each treatment and ensures patient comfort and monitors for safety. Also provides questionnaires to monitor physical or emotional changes and reports information to the physician.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Assists in the observation, planning, interventions, and evaluation of care to patients within the area assigned pursuant to the policies and procedures of PrairieCare
• Learns and operates TMS machine independently on a daily basis
• Ensures safety of patients and staff by constantly monitoring for potential safety hazards and reports issues appropriately
• Responsible for creating a therapeutic and healing environment that provides the best care and the best patient experience
• Communicates with patients that come from all backgrounds with kindness, humor, and relatability
• Communicates effectively with patients by phone and computer, to answer patient questions about TMS process, and explain expectations.
• Completes documentation in a timely manner. Effectively operates the EHR system, including charting, bill entry, and scheduling
• Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patients and families.
• Keeps the exam rooms organized by notifying the correct individual when supplies are low and stocks the supplies. Monitors the exam rooms to ensure tidiness and cleanliness
• Knowledgeable of and performs safe infection control practices including good hand hygiene, standard precautions, cleaning equipment and the environment. Monitors and helps to ensure tidiness and cleanliness in the patient care areas.
• Performs clerical functions as directed, and performs other duties as assigned
• Oriented and educated in gender, cultural differences, and in age-appropriate care for the assigned area
• Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the patient's developmental age and to the patient's and family's diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights.
• Monitors own level of expertise continuously using ongoing self-assessments. Collaborates with team, seeks timely advice, and gives and always accepts feedback to ensure safe patient care
• Works under the direct supervision of the TMS physician

• Associate degree required or 2 years academic or behavioral health experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Requires experience in mental health and an aptitude to learn new technologies and modalities in Neurotherapeutics
• TMS Certification required, on-the-job certification provided
• BLS/CPR certification required
• Required to be knowledgeable of area of assignment
• Display a professional attitude in all aspects of performance
• Ability to work independently while also enjoying a team atmosphere
• Ability to document in an Electronic Health Record accurately and legibly
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products, fax machine and copier machine required
• Ability to smoothly and rapidly shift between dissimilar tasks
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing
• Ability to make effective decisions while in stressful situations and circumstances

Pay range for this position is $22.06 to $28.84 depending on education and experience.

Benefit options include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid time off including sick time
• Voluntary Short term and long-term disability
• 401K with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment

PrairieCare is a psychiatric healthcare system experiencing rapid growth in the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota. With multiple sites across the metro, including locations in Rochester and Mankato, PrairieCare has quickly grown to become one of Minnesota's largest providers of mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families.

PrairieCare does not discriminate against any person based on race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admissions, treatment, or participation in its programs, services, activities, or employment. PrairieCare is an Affirmative Action Employer/Equal Opportunity Employer supporting Veterans, Disabled, and other protected individuals and is committed to a diverse workforce.

PrairieCare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email hr@prairie-care.com for assistance.

Offers of employment from PrairieCare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background studies.