Psychometrist

Responsibilities:

• Administers, scores and reports results of a large number of age-appropriate neuropsychological tests on patients with a wide range of known or suspected neurological conditions.
• Accurately records responses, times and scores and writes detail behavioral observations concerning patient performance during testing.
• Remains alert of cognitive deficits demonstrated by each patient.
• Encourages the patient to always give his or her best performance on a given test.
• Remains sensitive, alert, and resourceful during testing in order to tailor the approach to the patient’s special needs (especially when working with patients who have severe impairments or behavioral issues
• Maintains record keeping and data retrieval systems associated with test batteries.
• Assists other psychometrists as necessary
• Other duties assigned.

Education:

• BA in psychology or related field.

Certifications:

• None

Complexity of Work:

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate actions.
• Ability to work with individuals from varied backgrounds with a variety of physical, mental and emotional difficulties

Work Experience:

• Educational training sufficient to understand neuropsychology clinical terminology
• Demonstrated experience with neuropsychological behavioral assessments and test batteries preferred but not required.
• Course work in psychological tests and measurement preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity and eye hand coordination.
• Requires frequent standing and walking
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• May require moving patients in wheelchairs over short distances.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.