Part-Time Neuropsych Testing Specialist

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 38.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Penn Medicine is dedicated to patient care, research, and education as a leading academic medical center. The Psychometrist role is a part-time, 20-hour-per-week position based at the Suburban Outpatient Pavilion and supports the mission by providing psychology testing services to patients.

The position administers and scores neuropsychological tests under supervision, collaborates with staff psychologists, and trains practicum students to ensure standardized procedures.

Formación

• BS degree in Psychology or related field.
• On-half (1/2) year of experience in test procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Administers and scores psychological and neuropsychological tests, and summarizes test data.
• Works in collaboration with psychologists in the treatment and care management of patients. Collects appropriate information regarding patient social history, presenting complaints and symptoms, pertinent interval changes, when appropriate
• Communicates results of psychological and neuropsychological testing of patients. Communicates results of psychological and neuropsychological testing of outpatients within eight working days of the test administration.
• Acquires and maintains knowledge and skills necessary to properly administer and score existing and new psychological and neuropsychological tests.
• Trains and supervises master’s level practicum students, predoctoral and postdoctoral residents in the administration of neuropsychological and psychological test batteries to ensure proper standardization, acceptable sequencing an accurate scoring.
• Assumes responsibility for organizing and overseeing the functions and procedures of the neuropsychological assessment lab. Maintains knowledge of new instruments and procedures, managing inventory, utilization of software including assisting with technical support and troubleshooting.
• Consistently and accurately documents all contacts with patients in the medical record.

Conocimientos

Test procedures

Educación

BS in Psychology or related field

Descripción del empleo

Penn Medicine is dedicated to patient care, research, and education as a leading academic medical center. The Psychometrist role is a part-time, 20-hour-per-week position based at the Suburban Outpatient Pavilion and supports the mission by providing psychology testing services to patients.

The position administers and scores neuropsychological tests under supervision, collaborates with staff psychologists, and trains practicum students to ensure standardized procedures.