Neuropsychology Technician

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Current employee has resigned to attend nursing school

 

Job Summary

Summary<br>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.<br><br>Does this position require Patient Care?<br>Yes<br><br>Essential Functions<br>-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. <br>
-Observe patients during and after testing, record behavioral observations and report to psychologist any information that may affect the validity of test results. <br>
-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. <br>
-Create summary score sheets for each patient, detailing their performance by cognitive domain compared to the normative sample for each test. <br>
-Help establish and maintain an appropriate testing environment. <br>
-Enter scores and other data into a database as necessary. <br>

 

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
excel programming experience 0-1 year preferred working with neurological and/or psychiatric patients 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, 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.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

1575 Cambridge Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$20.43 - $29.21/Hourly

 

Grade

4

 

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