Job Description
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Technician
Overview
Our client's team is seeking a dedicated and professional Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Technician to join their team on a permanent basis. This role involves working across our client’s clinics in the Northern and Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing FDA-approved TMS treatments to patients with major depressive and obsessive-compulsive disorders, under the supervision of a psychiatrist.
Responsibilities
As a TMS Technician, your key responsibilities will include:
- Administering FDA-approved TMS treatments to patients.
- Observing patients during treatments to ensure their comfort and safety.
- Adhering to clinic policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Performing clerical tasks to improve clinic workflow, such as maintaining patient records, checking in patients, and scheduling appointments.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues, management, and patients.
- Demonstrating a commitment to diversity and inclusion in all interactions.
Qualifications
To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
- At least one (1) year of experience in a healthcare-related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal communication skills in English.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transport.
- Reside within a 15-20 km radius of the clinic.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a clinical technologist.
- Over one (1) year of experience in a medical clinic setting, particularly in mental health.
- Familiarity with ICD-10 codes and value-based care procedures.
Day-to-Day
Your daily responsibilities will include:
- Operating TMS machines to deliver treatments.
- Monitoring patient responses during sessions and addressing any concerns.
- Maintaining accurate and confidential patient records.
- Collaborating with clinic staff to ensure smooth patient flow and efficient operations.
- Traveling to alternate clinic locations as required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive training in TMS procedures.
- Opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment.
- Exposure to cutting-edge mental health treatments.
- Contribution to improving the lives of patients with mental health conditions.
Conditions of Employment
- Availability to work during the festive season.
- Flexibility to travel to alternate clinic locations as operationally required.