Psychometric Technician

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Job Summary

Working under the supervision of the Neuropsychologist the Psychometric Technician will assist in administering a wide range of standardized neuropsychological tests to patients with a diverse range of acquired or developmental neurocognitive disorders. This position assists in the cognitive evaluation of patients by administering scoring and reporting the results of standardized tests of mental ability as well as recording behavioral observations of patients during testing.

Does this position require Patient Care Yes

Essential Functions
-Administer standardized neuropsychological tests that assess cognitive and behavioral functioning (including intelligence attention/executive functions memory language visuospatial/quantitative abilities mood and personality) to patients.
-Observe patients during and after testing record behavioral observations and report to psychologist any information that may affect the validity of test results.
-Accurately score all tests per standardized methods. Maintain an up-to-date and thorough knowledge of the scoring procedures for a wide variety of neuropsychological measures.
-Create summary score sheets for each patient detailing their performance by cognitive domain compared to the normative sample for each test.
-Help establish and maintain an appropriate testing environment.
-Enter scores and other data into a database as necessary.

EducationBachelors Degree Related Field of Study preferredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degreeNoLicenses and CredentialsExperienceexcel programming experience 0-1 year preferred working with neurological and/or psychiatric patients 0-1 year preferredKnowledge Skills and Abilities- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with other professional and administrative staff across multiple departments. - Obtain operant familiarity with practice procedures and policies regarding psychological assessment. - Good verbal written and computer skills. - Excellent observational skills and the ability to record and convey those observations systematically and reliably through writing. - Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment. - Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving.

Onsite

15 New Chardon Street

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$20.84 - $29.79/Hourly

Grade

4

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