CIP Technician at Boulder Community Health – Boulder, Colorado

CIP Technician
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303

$21.75- $32.63 an hour - Per Diem Days, Various shifts and hours per week
*Range includes per diem differential.

Boulder Community Health is seeking a Technician for The Center for Interventional Psychiatry (CIP). The CIP Technician administers Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) amongst other treatments in collaboration with other behavioral health professionals.The CIP Technician also participates in pre and post procedure care of ECT and Ketamine patients under the direction of the ECT RN. The CIP Technician provides compassionate care to patients experiencing depression and anxiety and thoughtfully ensures patient comfort.

Benefits:
•403(b)Retirement plan
•Education assistance program
•Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
•Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
•Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications:
•Associate or Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred, but candidates with a minimum of one year of patient care or Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) experience will be strongly considered.
•CNA, EMT, MA, Military Medic certifications or completion of 1st year of nursing core classes is also preferred, but not required.
•Successful completion of TMS Certification (training and certification provided during initial period of employment) is required.
•BLS Certification required within conditional period.
•Experience working with patients who are suffering from anxiety and depression preferred.

Responsibilities:
•Administer TMS treatments according to specific physician protocols.
•Initiate TMS equipment and monitor to ensure proper functioning of equipment.
•Monitor patients for comfort, safety, and treatment accuracy.
•Provide excellent patient care and treat patients with compassion while developing trust and rapport.
•Provide support, reflective listening, and compassion to patients struggling with depression and/or anxiety.
•Recognize and manage a seizure per the competency, Seizure Response during TMS
•Troubleshoot and resolve issues with patient comfort, coil contact, and TMS system setup throughout treatment.
•Administer psychiatric rating scales and identify TMS-related needs prior to treatment
•Document session notes in EHR, collaborate with physician(s) as required.
•Schedule patient visits
•Provide patient discharge instructions
•Promotes effective communication and relationships with the team of certified TMS Psychiatrists,other physicians, RNs, and behavioral health team who oversee patient treatment as well as all hospital personnel.
•Maintains supply and equipment PAR levels while promoting cost containment
•Knowledge and practice of asepsis
•Perform point of care laboratory testing and QC as needed
•Assists with orientation and training of new staff and volunteers
•Routinely demonstrates ability to set priorities in order to complete workload to promote flow of department/unit
•While caring for an ECT patient the tech may shave and bed bathe patients and provide other various direct and indirect patient care duties
•Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission Standards
•Is familiar with organization, department and job specific Environment of Care areas, including Life Safety, Utilities Management, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Preparedness, Infection Control and Medical Equipment Failure.

About Boulder Community Health
Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care.
We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities.
As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.
BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.
This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled