Psychometric Technician- Neuropsychology Services

100 Baystate Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Paid time off

Job summary

Baystate Health seeks a Psychometric Technician for the Neuropsychology Services in Springfield, MA. The role focuses on administering standardized neuropsychological tests, scoring, and documentation while supporting patients and families through evaluations.

Join a team that collaborates with neuropsychologists, trainees, and clinical staff to provide accurate assessments and educational opportunities for learners in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical, psychiatric or educational setting.
• 3-5 years experience in medical, psychiatric or educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Administer neuropsychological assessments using standardized procedures and patient age/needs.
• Provide supportive patient care by orienting patients and families to the evaluation process.
• Conduct bedside testing for inpatients when needed.
• Document and score assessments accurately, including behavioral observations and test administration.
• Collaborate with neuropsychologists and clinical teams, communicating scheduling changes or concerns.
• Support clinical education by demonstrating testing procedures to students and trainees.
• Maintain testing resources and equipment inventories and communicate openings/no-shows.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers Department: Neuropsychology Services Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Job Type: Per-diem Shift: Days

Make an Impact with Baystate Health

Baystate Health is seeking a Psychometric Technician to join our Neuropsychology team in Springfield, Massachusetts. Our Neuropsychology team provides comprehensive neuropsychological assessment services for patients with a full range of psychiatric and neurologic disorders, working closely with neuropsychologists, patients, families, medical and psychiatric teams, and trainees to deliver accurate, supportive, and clinically meaningful evaluations. The Psychometric Technician role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in standardized neuropsychological test administration, scoring, and documentation while providing compassionate support to patients throughout the evaluation process. The position also provides opportunities to collaborate with and learn from neuropsychologists and other clinical professionals, administer assessment, and participate in the training of students, residents, fellows, and other learners.

The Psychometric Technician Will

Administer neuropsychological assessments using standardized procedures and protocols appropriate to each patient’s age, clinical needs, and level of competency.

Provide supportive patient care by orienting patients and families to the evaluation process, establishing rapport, setting appropriate expectations, and responding appropriately to patients with psychiatric and neurologic conditions.

Conduct bedside testing for patients on medical and psychiatric inpatient units when needed.

Document and score assessments accurately, including recording behavioral observations and using computer systems for test administration, scoring, and documentation.

Collaborate closely with neuropsychologists and clinical teams, including identifying situations requiring urgent neuropsychologist involvement and communicating scheduling changes or patient concerns.

Support clinical education and training by demonstrating neuropsychological testing procedures and presenting relevant cases to students, residents, fellows, neuropsychologists, and other trainees.

Maintain testing resources and workflow, including ordering supplies, maintaining test equipment and protocol inventories, and promptly communicating appointment openings and no-shows.

Maintain professional competency and compliance by participating in required training and in-services and adhering to department, system, and regulatory requirements.

Schedule Details

Job Type: Per Diem Shift: Days Hours: 8-hour shifts

Schedule: 1-3 shifts per week, 8am-4:30pm

Weekend Requirement: No weekends

Other Scheduling Requirements: No holidays

Benefits That Support You

At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization.

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Career Growth: Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Sign-On Bonuses: If applicable, Sign-On bonuses are paid to external hires only and are not applicable to internal or company transfers, unless otherwise specified. Former employees are eligible after one-year post-separation from Baystate Health
• Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Children’s Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice. Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve.

Required Skills

Bachelors Degree 3-5 years experience in medical, psychiatric or educational setting

Start Your Career at Baystate Health You Belong at Baystate.

Education: Bachelors Degree (Required)

Certifications:

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $27.13 - $31.19 - $36.88

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England’s leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware: Baystate Medical Center in Springfield Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center) Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield