What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychometrist position at Cleveland Clinic?
Psychometrist
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Cleveland Clinic's Neurological Institute includes more than 300 medical, surgical and research specialists dedicated to the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with neurological and psychiatric disorders. The multidisciplinary institute offers a disease-specific, patient-focused approach to care. Cleveland Clinic is recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care. This is a rewarding opportunity that offers growth-oriented projects, mentorship, support, and resources. You will experience great exposure to both the institute and department leadership and have numerous opportunities for career growth.
A caregiver in this position works 8:00am—5:00pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Administer, score, and report results of many age-appropriate neuropsychological tests on patients with a wide range of known or suspected neurological conditions.
Accurately record responses, times and scores and write detailed behavioral observations concerning patient performance during testing.
Remain alert of cognitive deficits demonstrated by each patient.
Encourage the patient to always give his or her best performance on a given test.
Remain sensitive, alert, and resourceful during testing to tailor the approach to the patient’s special needs (especially when working with patients who have severe impairments or behavioral issues
Maintain record keeping and data retrieval systems associated with test batteries.
Assist other psychometrists as necessary
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
BA in psychology or related field.
Educational training sufficient to understand neuropsychology clinical terminology
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Experience with neuropsychological behavioral assessments and test batteries.
Course work in psychological tests and measurement.
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Physical Requirements:
Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Requires frequent standing and walking.
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 75 pounds.
May require moving patients in wheelchairs over short distances.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
