Psychometrist

Job ID

68355

Location

Aurora, Colorado

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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Additional Information

Department: Neuro/Psych Clinic

Hours per week: 32, eligible for benefits

Shift: 32 hours/week

Job Overview

The Psychometrist is responsible for administering and scoring psychological and neuropsychological tests under the supervision of a licensed clinical neuropsychologist. This role administers testing protocols, accommodates behavioral and developmental needs of patients with a variety of medical conditions and documents behavioral observations during the assessment. 

Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE

Infancy- > 30 days to 1 yr

Toddlers- > 1 yr to 3 yrs

Pre-schoolers- > 3 yrs to 5 yrs

School age-> 5yrs to 13 yrs

Adolescent- >13 yrs to 18 yrs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

Administers and scores neuropsychological tests under the supervision of a licensed clinical neuropsychologist.  These might be verbal, written, visual or physical tests, depending on the patient's condition.

Manages difficult testing and psychosocial situations and accommodates behavioral and developmental needs of patients with a variety of medical conditions.

Provides written or verbal summary of the patient’s behavior during testing, including any interactions with patient’s parents or peers that may be observed incidentally.

Completes testing protocols and maintains accurate record of time spent with patient.

Adapts the administration of test to the specific needs of each patient while staying within the standardized procedures set forth for each specific test

Explains test procedures to patients and provide instruction on how to relax for any type of neuropsychological or general psychological test.

Performs various administrative duties that include but are not limited to, allocation of resources, schedule optimization, procurement of testing supplies, collection and storage of patient information, insuring availability and security of information, and communicating appointment requirements to other hospitals and clinics for complex scheduling.

Assists in training new neuropsychology externs, interns, research assistants and fellows, in test administration and scoring.

Other Information

SCOPE AND LEVEL

Guidelines: Guidelines are generally numerous, well established, and directly applicable to the work assignment.  Work assignment and desired results are explained by general oral or written instructions.

Complexity: Duties assigned are generally complex and may be of substantial intricacy.  Work assignment is performed within an established framework under general instructions but requires simultaneous coordination of assigned functions or projects in various stages of completion.

Decision Making: Exercises judgment and discretion, and is responsible for determining the time, place and sequence of the work performed

Communications: Contacts with team members, clients or the public where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, defended, and gathered and discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function.

Supervision Received: Under general supervision, the employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence.  Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standard practice or precedent.  Recurring work clearly covered by guidelines may or may not be reviewed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION – Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related field such as special education, speech-language pathology or child development.

CERTIFICATION(S) – Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire. 

Bilingual (Spanish) Preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

Audio-Visual: Color Discrimination: Good

Audio-Visual: Depth Perception: Good

Audio-Visual: Far Vision: Good

Audio-Visual: Hearing: Good

Audio-Visual: Near Vision: Good

General Activity: Sit: 4-6 hrs. per day

General Activity: Stand/Walk: 2-4 hrs. per day

Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)

Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 25 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time

Work Environment

Exposure: Exposure to infectious diseases: Frequent.

Exposure: Exposure to lung irritations: Frequent.

Exposure: Exposure to skin irritations: Occasional.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation.  Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.

Salary Information

Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $67,176.54 to $100,764.81

Hourly Salary Range: $32.30 to $48.44

Benefits Information

As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, 403b employer match (retirement savings), and a robust wellness program.

Salary : $32 - $48