TMS Technician

About the Role

The TMS Technician operates transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) equipment to deliver non-invasive brain stimulation treatments, most commonly for depression. The technician handles day-to-day sessions, from safety screening and device setup to monitoring patients throughout each treatment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver TMS treatments - set up and operate the device, position and maintain the coil, and administer sessions per protocol
• Assist the psychiatrist with motor-threshold determination and mapping
• Learn and deliver neuronavigated treatment - use neuronavigation to localize and maintain the cortical target
6. Conduct daily patient check-ins - monitor comfort and tolerability, manage the session experience, and respond to concerns
• Complete pre-treatment safety screening - TMS contraindications (seizure risk, metallic/electronic implants), pre-session checklists
• Administer and score questionnaires / rating scales (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7) and track progress across the course
• Patient coordination and scheduling - manage the multi-week treatment calendar and keep the course on track
• Coordinate with the treating psychiatrist and the supervising psychiatrist on the team; escalate clinical or safety concerns promptly
• Maintain treatment-room readiness - equipment checks, supplies, cleaning, and room turnover
• Accurate documentation in the EMR
• Provide patient education and support, building rapport across the treatment course

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or actively pursuing one (or high-school diploma with relevant patient-facing experience)

Experience

• Prior experience in a patient-facing or clinical role (e.g., medical assistant, scribe, research assistant/coordinator, care/CNA role)
• No prior TMS experience required - device training provided on the job

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable building rapport with patients
• Detail-oriented and reliable, with consistent availability for a daily, course-based schedule
• Comfortable with technology, medical devices, and EMR documentation

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS / CPR certification (can be obtained through program after onboarding)

Salary Range: $33.58 - $38.08

Work Days Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Midtown

Org Unit: Psychiatry