Patient care Tech

Patient Care Tech

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.

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. Among the key duties of this position are the following: under strict physician supervision 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.

FLSA - Nonexempt

Grade - 178

Salary Details

Minimum Salary - 25.530

Mid Range Salary - 26.030

Maximum Salary - 26.810

Benefits - Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage; paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs; competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options; employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable); life insurance coverage; employee discount programs.

Position Status - Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours - 40.00

Daily Work Shift - Day

Work Arrangement - Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position requires a fully on-site work arrangement and may be eligible for a compressed workweek or a flex workday schedule. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the View email address on click.appcast.io Application System.

Union Description - Teamsters 97

Payroll Designation - PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment - Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility - PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience - High school diploma required plus two (02) years of relevant experience in a health care setting.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Prior completion of a TMS training program or completion of a UBHC-sponsored onsite TMS training program within 30 days of hire required. Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Have excellent interpersonal skills, compassion and empathy for others, comfort working with and providing support for different patient presentations, fast learner and an ability to think critically.

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

Equipment Utilized - Telephone, Xerox machine, Computer.

Physical Demands and Work Environment - PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, or hearing. Ability to speak clearly and write proficiently. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. May be exposed to agitated patients. Physical dexterity to position TMS equipment. Can expect to lift up to 25 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Moderate noise. Subject to unpredictable situations and both medical and psychiatric crises. Possible exposure to individuals exhibiting assaultive behaviors. Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens that require use of personal protective equipment.

Posting Details

Posting Number - 25ST2611

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus - Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus - Piscataway (RBHS)

City - Edison

State - IN

Location Details

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