Psychometrician
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$ 92623 - 108969
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Job Description
Are you passionate about data assessments and psychology Join our dynamic team and help us develop cuttingedge assessments that make an impact! The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) seeks a detailoriented Psychometrician to be an essential part of our team responsible for the psychometric integrity of ARRTs certification programs. Using your expertise youll drive innovative and strategic initiatives for:
- systematic evaluation of modern testing methodologies and innovative item types;
- contribution to increased understanding through psychometric research; and
- dissemination of information through publication in professional journals and presentations at professional conferences.
Psychometric Duties and Work Responsibilities
Exam Content and Eligibility Materials
Oversee periodic practice analysis projects for assigned programs including committee selection survey development data analysis and report writing.
Examination Committees
Determine psychometric quality assurance criteria for item statistics exam statistics and examinee comment review and ensure these criteria are met.
Review exams and comment on items prior to and during examination committee meetings in accordance with psychometric quality assurance criteria.
Practice Analysis Committees
Collaborate with other staff to conduct practice analyses according to best practices.
Train committee members on required activities.
Present survey findings to committee assist with interpretation and facilitate discussion.
Standard Setting Committees
Oversee periodic standard setting for assigned programs including committee selection data analysis and report writing.
Collaborate with other staff to conduct standard setting meetings according to best practices and train committee members on required activities.
Analyze data and prepare reports for publication.
Examination Scoring Analysis and Reporting
Determine psychometric quality assurance criteria for exam scoring analysis and reporting and ensure these criteria are met.
Periodically review item statistics exam results and examinee comments to ensure accuracy of keys passing scores and exam content.
Perform regular exam processing and form production quality control And more
Item Calibration and Test Form Scaling
Determine psychometric quality assurance criteria for item calibration and test form scaling and ensure these criteria are met.
Prepare and/or follow schedules for item calibration (initial pilot and recalibrations) for all exam programs.
Calibrate items as needed for selected exam programs.
Calculate cut scores scaling equations for exam forms; monitor pass rates cut scores and other exam statistics over time. And more.
Psychometric Exam Security
Design psychometrically sound procedures to assess exam security risks and set criteria for flagging suspected security breaches. Implement an exam security program according to best practices and review exam security program outcomes potential breaches and investigate as needed. And more.
Community Relations
Participate in activities that promote ARRTs goodwill and commitment to the professional community. Publish researchbased articles present papers and conduct workshops at conferences related to psychometrics and/or medical imaging. Attend national assessmentrelated conferences as needed.
Continuous Quality Improvement
Participate in the evaluation of the improved process and at all times watch for areas of improvement in processes. Initiate discussions and communicate areas of improvement and seek validation of appropriateness concerns.
Miscellaneous duties as business needs may dictate.
Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate in Psychometrics Quantitative Methods in Psychology Educational Measurement Industrial and Organizational Psychology or related field is required for this position.
Preferred Qualifications: Two or more years experience in Applied and Research Psychometrics experience in credentialing and intermediate R programming skills.
Skills and Abilities:
Proficiency in psychometric concepts tools techniques and best practices.
Proven ability to apply critical thinking and problemsolving skills to analyze simplify and translate complex business problems and apply the appropriate level of planning organization and structure to drive results to multiple levels in the organization.
Demonstrated ability to utilize and understand the Microsoft Suite of office products.
Experience with R SQL IRT calibrations item analysis software applications (e.g. WINSTEPS) assessment engineering.
And more.
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is a leading credentialing organization. ARRT offers certification and registration in a wide range of radiologic disciplines helping people who work in medical imaging and radiation therapy to develop their careers. With nearly 360000 registrants we promote high standards of patient care with each new credential we award. Visit www.arrt for more information and benefits overview.
Salary Description:
$92623.86 $108969.25 per year
Our Benefits:
We offer competitive wages and a variety of excellent benefits including health insurance retirement contributions and paid time off.
Please contact your recruiter or email with any questions or requests for reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Employment Type
Full-Time
