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University of Colorado l AnschutzMedical Campus

School of MedicineDepartment of PsychiatryJob Title: TMS TechnicianPosition # 769386 

A national leader in health care and life sciences, CU Anschutz is theonly comprehensive academic health sciences center in Colorado and the largestin the Rocky Mountain region. Located in Aurora, Colo., it is one of the newesteducation, research and patient care facilities in the world. With six schoolsand colleges, CU Anschutz trains the health sciences workforce of the future byblending education, research and clinical care all in one place. This strategiccollaboration among diverse health care fields allows knowledge to traveldirectly from the research bench to the patient’s bedside. Read CU AnschutzQuick Facts here.

 

TheUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, one of four campuses in theUniversity of Colorado System, is the major academic medical center in theRocky Mountain region. The Anschutz Medical Campus is home to the University ofColorado Hospital, Children's Hospital Colorado and a new Veterans AffairsHospital, making it one of the largest and most comprehensive biomedicalresearch and clinical care centers in the western United States. Withworld-class health sciences research, educational and clinical facilities, theCU School of Medicine has established distinctive and highly productiveprograms, receiving research awards of more than $350 million per year,including more than $200 million from National Institutes of Health and otherfederal agencies. The School's total annual clinical and research revenueexceeds $1.2 billion per year.

 

TheUniversity of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry has justwelcomed their new Department Chair, C. Neill Epperson, MD and is in theprocess of growing the Department of Psychiatry with new programs and expandingexisting programs.

 

Under the direct supervision of a psychiatrist, TheTMS technician will operate transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) machines toprovide TMS treatments to patients with major depressive disorder andobsessive-compulsive disorder in the CU Medicine Faculty Practice TMSProgram.  The TMS technician will alsofollow research protocols to provide TMS for experimental indications such asPTSD, substance use disorders, and disorders of executive functioning.  They will provide support and psychoeducationto patients receiving TMS for psychiatric conditions.

 

Examples of Work Performed (under the directsupervision of a psychiatrist):

• Preparepatients for ascertainment of motor evoked potential
• Operateand control settings of electrophysiologic recording device
• Measure,calculate, and log recorded electrophysiologic information
• Independentlyadminister TMS according to clinical and research protocols
• Ascertain motor evoked potential
• Operate and control settings of electrophysiologicrecording device
• Measure, calculate, and log recordedelectrophysiologic information
• Correctly position the TMS coil
• Monitorfor adverse effects and notify the psychiatrist
• Assist inthe management of adverse effects including seizures
• Administervalidated rating scales to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment
• Providepsychoeducation curriculum to patients
• Activelyparticipate in marketing and patient recruitment.
• Obtaininsurance authorization
• Assistpsychiatrist by gathering and reviewing medical records to aid in appropriatepatient selection
• Provideany in-house required trainings on TMS machines
• Maintainand improve skills by participation in in-services and trainings
• Followinfection control guidelines, including universal precautions
• Participatein scheduled individual supervision, health team meetings, interdisciplinarywork groups, staff meetings, and other required meetings.
• Completeall required clinical and administrative documentation to accepted standards ofpractice, accurately, legibly, and by established timelines on electronichealth record (EHR) system and paper as needed.
• Performother delegated duties under the direction of the psychiatrist

OtherRequirements:

• Demonstrated ability towork effectively with a diverse population of staff, faculty, communitymembers, and clients.
• Expectedto demonstrate high quality customer service focus, excellent communication andprofessionalism with clinic users, physicians, co-workers, and representativesfrom outside agencies and to enhance community relationships.
• Ability toeffectively utilize computer and electronic medical record.
• Proficientmathematical skills
• Excellentorganizational skills
• Must beproficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and, ideally Excel and PowerPoint

This description is a summary only and isdescribing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to beall-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/orbased on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties andresponsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

 PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be responsible for travel expenses relatedto the interview process and any relocation expenses, if applicable. Salary and Benefits:

Thehiring salary range is commensurate withskills and experience.  This position is eligible for overtimecompensation

 

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. TheUniversity of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirementcontributions that add to your bottom line.

  Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits.

TotalCompensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation

 Diversity and Equity: 

Please click here for information ondisability accommodations: http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/departments/HR/jobs/Pages/JobsatCUDenver.aspx

 

The University of Colorado Denver | AnschutzMedical Campus is committed to recruiting andsupporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. Theuniversity strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect,communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnicminorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University ofColorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

 

The University of Colorado Denver | AnschutzMedical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe andsecure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist inachieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospectiveemployees. 

Qualifications

Minimum Educationand Qualifications

• High schooldiploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Two years ofexperience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to theposition
• Medical AssistantCertificate
• Additionalexperience and certifications will increase applicants’ competitiveness.  (e.g. bachelor degree in psychology orrelated major, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Certificate, ProfessionalResearch Assistant experience)

Substitution: College or universitycourse work appropriate to the work assignment, may substitute on a year foryear basis for the experience but not for the Medical Assistant Certificate.

PreferredQualifications:

• Previousexperience as a TMS technician
• Experienceobtaining insurance authorization
• Previouswork in a mental healthcare environment
• PriorElectronic Health Record (EHR) experience.

Competencies

• Abilityto communicate effectively, both in writing and orally. Expected to demonstratehigh quality customer service focus, excellent communication andprofessionalism with clinic users, physicians, co-workers, and representativesfrom outside agencies and to enhance community relationships.
• Ability toestablish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at alllevels throughout the institution.
• Outstandingcustomer service skills.
• Attention todetail
• Abilityto effectively utilize computer and electronic medical record.
• Proficientmathematical skills
• Excellentorganizational skills
• Mustbe proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and, ideally Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstratedcommitment and ability to advance diversity and inclusion.

Job Category: Health Care
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Nov 8, 2019
Unposting Date: Ongoing