TMS Technician and Clinical Research Assistant (4123)

Gateway CSB; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Community Service Board is seeking a motivated dual-role candidate for a TMS Technician and Clinical Research Assistant position. You will support the TMS clinic operations, conduct standardized assessments, and assist with data collection and regulatory documentation.

The role involves delivering TMS treatments, coordinating research activities, maintaining study databases, and communicating with clinicians and participants.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, Nursing, Public Health, Health Sciences, Social Work or related field.
• Experience in clinical research, psychiatry, behavioral health, medical assisting, neuroscience, TMS, patient care, or clinical coordination.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work compassionately with psychiatric patients.
• Proficiency with EMR, REDCap, Microsoft Office and regulatory systems.

Responsibilities

• Screen potential research participants and coordinate participant visits.
• Administer standardized research questionnaires and assist with informed consent procedures.
• Enter research data into databases and maintain study databases with high accuracy.
• Assist with IRB submissions and regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate referrals and develop recruitment materials under supervision.
• Deliver TMS treatments according to prescribed protocols and monitor safety and response.
• Provide direct patient care and build therapeutic rapport during treatment.
• Schedule/reschedule appointments and manage insurance authorizations and records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Written and verbal communication

Compassionate patient care

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology/Neuroscience/Biology/Nursing/Public Health/Health Sciences/Social Work or related field

Tools

REDCap

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems

Job description

**Position Summary**Gateway Community Service Board is seeking a motivated, organized, and patient-centered individual to serve in a dual role as a **TMS Technician and Clinical Research Assistant**. Primary responsibilities include coordinating and conducting clinical research activities, with the ability to provide Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) technician services to support clinic operations as needed. This position supports the daily operations of Gateway's rapidly expanding Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Clinic while assisting with investigator-initiated clinical research focused on advancing neuromodulation treatments for individuals with serious mental illness.The successful candidate will provide direct patient care during TMS treatments, administer standardized clinical assessments, assist with data collection, regulatory documentation, and research database management.This position provides an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in psychiatry, neuroscience, psychology, medicine, or clinical research and offers extensive training in neuromodulation, psychiatric assessment, and clinical research methods.**Clinical Research Responsibilities**Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, responsibilities include:**Research Coordination*** Screen potential research participants.* Coordinate participant visits.* Maintain study schedules.**Research Assessments*** Administer standardized research questionnaires.* Assist with informed consent procedures.* Collect research outcome measures.**Data Management*** Enter research data into respective databases (e.g. REDCap, Microsoft Teams).* Maintain study databases with high attention to detail.* Perform quality assurance and data verification.* Assist with preparation of study reports.**Regulatory Support*** Assist with IRB submissions and continuing reviews.* Maintain regulatory documentation (e.g. recruitment, deviations, adverse events)**Recruitment*** Coordinate referrals from clinical programs.* Communicate with outside providers regarding study eligibility.* Develop recruitment materials under investigator supervision.**TMS Treatment Delivery*** Deliver TMS treatments according to physician-prescribed protocols.* Operate TMS equipment safely and accurately.* Perform daily coil positioning and treatment parameter verification.* Monitor patients throughout treatment for safety, tolerability, and clinical response.* Recognize adverse events and promptly notify supervising physician.* Maintain competency with manufacturer-specific TMS equipment and software.**Patient Care*** Optimize patient comfort during treatments.* Build therapeutic rapport with patients throughout treatment course.* Administer standardized psychiatric rating scales as applicable (e.g. PHQ-9, GAD-7)* Assess patients for worsening symptoms or suicidality and communicate concerns immediately to the physician.**Clinic Coordination*** Schedule and reschedule appointments within the electronic medical record.* Confirm appointments and communicate with patients regarding treatment schedules.* Complete insurance prior authorizations.* Obtain outside medical records and releases of information.* Coordinate communication among physicians, therapists, referral sources, and patients.* Document treatment sessions accurately within the EMR.## Qualifications**Qualifications****Associate's or Bachelor's degree in**: Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, Nursing, Public Health, Health Sciences, Social Work or related field**Experience preferred in one or more of the following**: Clinical research, Psychiatry, Behavioral health, Medical assisting, Neuroscience, TMS, Patient care, Clinical coordination**Required Knowledge and Skills*** Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.* Excellent written and verbal communication.* Ability to work compassionately with psychiatric patients.* High level of professionalism and confidentiality.* Strong computer proficiency.* Ability to utilize multiple software systems including: + Electronic Medical Record + REDCap + Microsoft Office + Electronic regulatory systems* Ability to work independently while functioning effectively within a multidisciplinary team.**Training Provided**Gateway will provide training in:* TMS treatment delivery* TMS device operation* Psychiatric rating scale administration* Suicide risk assessment procedures* REDCap or other relevant clinical/research software* Good Clinical Practice (GCP)* Human Subjects Research* HIPAA* BLS certification (if needed)* Gateway clinical policies**Desired Characteristics**The ideal candidate is:* Compassionate* Highly organized* Detail-oriented* Self-motivated* Curious and eager to learn* Interested in psychiatry and neuroscience* Comfortable working with patients experiencing serious mental illness* Interested in contributing to innovative clinical research that expands access to evidence-based psychiatric care.**Opportunities for Professional Growth**This position offers opportunities to:* Gain extensive experience in interventional psychiatry.* Work alongside psychiatrists conducting innovative clinical research.* Learn clinical research methodology and regulatory processes.* Participate in conference abstracts, presentations and publications.* Develop skills applicable to graduate programs in medicine, psychology, neuroscience, nursing, physician assistant studies, and public health.* Help expand access to cutting-edge neuromodulation treatments for underserved populations.* Assist with clinical outcomes tracking* Participate in research meetings* Contribute to quality improvement and program development initiatives.