Neuropsychology Technician

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking a Neuropsychology Technician to assist in administering and scoring standardized neuropsychological tests for patients with cognitive disorders. The role involves observing patients, recording behavioral observations, and reporting data to the supervising psychologist.

Spanish-English bilingual candidates are preferred. The position includes establishing a suitable testing environment and entering results into the clinical database, with onsite work at

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Spanish-English bilingual candidates preferred.
• Experience with neurological and/or psychiatric patients is preferred (0-1 year).
• Excel programming experience 0-1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer standardized neuropsychological tests to assess cognitive and behavioral function.
• Observe patients during and after testing and report any factors affecting validity.
• Accurately score tests and maintain knowledge of scoring procedures.
• Create summary score sheets detailing performance by cognitive domain.
• Set up and maintain appropriate testing environment in clinic.
• Enter scores and other data into the database.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Spanish-English bilingual

Excel programming experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Working under the supervision of the Neuropsychologist, the Neuropsychology Technician (aka Psychometrist or Psychometrician) 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.

Spanish-English bilingual candidates preferred.

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 in the clinic.
• Enter scores and other data into a database as necessary.

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 and 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)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

15 New Chardon Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$ - $29.79/Hourly

4At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

Grade

4

EEO Statement

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