Neuropsychology Testing Technician

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a staff member to assist in cognitive evaluation of patients by administering, scoring and reporting standardized tests of mental ability, and recording behavioral observations during testing. This full-time role requires a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences and involves interaction with diverse patient populations.

The position emphasizes accurate data entry, chart abstraction, and collaboration with clinical staff in a trauma center environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences or related field required.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job as described.
• Demonstrated ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to rotate between work areas, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provides administration, scoring, and reporting of standardized mental ability tests.
• Assists in abstracting relevant medical information from charts and obtaining medical history.
• Records behavioral observations and ensures patients give their best effort during testing.
• Prepares and enters testing data into patient registry and maintains records.

Skills

Essential functions

Care for diverse populations

Effective communication

Team rotation

Patient interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences

Job description

University of Utah Health seeks a staff member to assist in cognitive evaluation of patients by administering, scoring and reporting standardized tests of mental ability, and recording behavioral observations during testing. This full-time role requires a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences and involves interaction with diverse patient populations.

The position emphasizes accurate data entry, chart abstraction, and collaboration with clinical staff in a trauma center environment.