Psychometrist

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Department: Neuropsychology Clinic

Position is located: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Summary :

Administer paper and computerized tests to patients ranging in age from 4 years and older. Score tests using norms and computerized scoring programs. Clear and concise documentation of other patient behaviors during testing.

Responsibilities :

• Observe and report behaviors accurately and carefully, using report formats directed by doctor.
• Report troublesome behaviors of patient or danger to patient immediately to doctor.
• Report factors that interfere with test performance immediately to doctor.
• Provide appropriate reassurance and encouragement to patients to help them perform at their maximum potential.
• Keep patients comfortable and relaxed to insure their maximum cooperation is obtained.
• Be respectful of patients and check with doctor about special issues/needs the patient may have.
• Follow standard instructions and guidelines of order of testing, as directed by doctor.
• Learn new test procedures as needed.
• Maintain administrative and scoring manuals as directed.
• Review special needs or procedures in advance of testing.
• Use scoring and norming tables as directed.
• Calculate standardized scores
• Be able to use computerized scoring programs.
• Monitor supply needs and keep orderly, so that they are easily located.
• Protect the security of test norms and administrative manuals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Keep neat, legible and accurate records of activities, including the scoring of tests as directed.
• Record test responses, scores, etc in standard format or as directed by doctor.

Other Information :

Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Education

• Required Bachelor's Degree

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
• Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
• Extend body and limbs to reach items.
• Lifting, moving and loading less than 20 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Prolonged periods of walking.