Patient care Tech

Rutgers University • Edison, IN

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About The Position

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Patient care Tech in the Medical Services, Transmagnetic Stimulation Services – Brief Treatment-Edison of Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The Patient care Tech is responsible for administering, monitoring, and scheduling Transmagnetic Stimulation ( TMS ) services, providing support for individuals served throughout treatment, and ensuring equipment safety and functionality.

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care ( UBHC ), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC’s 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC , one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.

Nice To Haves

• An associate degree in a health care or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in electromagnetic brain stimulation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers TMS services in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Conducts pre-treatment assessments to verify TMS therapy eligibility.
• Demonstrates competency in procedures within scope of practice.
• Explains TMS to individuals served and responds to inquiries related to the procedure.
• Monitors individuals served throughout sessions to ensure their safety and comfort.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree