Pediatric Neuropsych Testing Specialist

Gillette Children's; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Gillette Children's in Saint Paul, MN seeks a full-time Psychometrist to administer and score standardized neuropsychological instruments for a diverse patient population.

Under supervision of licensed psychologists, you will build rapport, ensure accurate data summaries, and contribute to care planning for outpatient and inpatient settings. A BA/BS in Psychology or related field is required, with training available for testing procedures.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Psychology or related field.
• CPR certification experience or must obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Computer skills (e.g. Word, Excel, and multiple testing scoring programs)

Responsibilities

• Administers standardized assessments to a diverse patient population under the direct supervision of a licensed psychologist or neuropsychologist.
• Builds rapport and maintains patient effort throughout the assessment.
• Completes scoring and summaries in a timely fashion (within 1 week of appointment).
• Summarizes test and evaluation data results in a clear, accurate and comprehensive manner to generate useful recommendations for the patient, caregiver and team.
• Summarizes clear behavioral observations.
• Maintains test equipment in neat and orderly fashion.
• Ensures that test supplies and computer scoring programs are adequate and up to date across sites.
• Works with multiple providers at multiple sites.
• Maintains confidential patient information in an organized manner.
• Applies effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills to work processes.
• Delivers care that reflects the principles of patient and family centered care.
• Interfaces with all resources to maximize service delivery and continuity of care.
• Keeps running inventory of test/test forms and requests new supplies as needed and provide organizational support to supervising neuropsychologists as requested.
• Participates in interdisciplinary meetings.
• Respects and uses expertise of other team members and staff yet accepts fair share of workload.
• Participates in training and ongoing learning of instruments.
• Takes responsibility for addressing conflict involving patient/family and Gillette caregivers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Test administration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

B.A. or B.S. in Psychology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Testing scoring programs

Job description

Gillette Children's in Saint Paul, MN seeks a full-time Psychometrist to administer and score standardized neuropsychological instruments for a diverse patient population.

Under supervision of licensed psychologists, you will build rapport, ensure accurate data summaries, and contribute to care planning for outpatient and inpatient settings. A BA/BS in Psychology or related field is required, with training available for testing procedures.