Psychometric Rater

Overview:
Vitalief is a leading site solutions partner focused on improving the value and contribution of clinical trial sites across the drug development lifecycle.  We offer integrated Consulting (strategic and operational), Functional Service Provider (FSP) services, Workforce Solutions (training and career pathing), and Site Networks that enhance clinical trials and improve patient outcomes.  We are seeking a problem-solving, “hands-on” Psychometric Rater to join our exceptional client team.
 
WHY VITALIEF? 

• You can actively contribute to our clients’ mission of advancing scientific discoveries that have the potential to change patients' lives for the better.
• Our PEOPLE FIRST culture prioritizes personal and professional growth for all Vitalief employees.
• We give everyone a seat at the table – we encourage innovation.
• Life/work balance that includes 20 PTO (Paid Time Off) days plus 9 paid Holidays annually.
• Other benefits include Company paid life insurance and short / long term disability coverage; 401K retirement program; Robust healthcare plans to choose from.

• Prepares and administers Psychological and/or Neuropsychological testing for Alzheimer’s patients.
• Explains testing procedures and objectives to subjects and works with subjects to facilitate compliance with protocol and procedures and to ensure appropriate test completion.
• Times tests and records results; identifies extraordinary test results.
• Provides observational summary which may include reference to patient/participant behavioral information, effort level, and degree of redirection required.
• Assists in research through the systematic collection, preliminary analysis, and reporting of psychometric research data, using standard protocols.
• Assists in scoring of selected tests within a Neuropsychological battery and in the administering and completing behavior rating scales, as appropriate.
• Coordinates and communicates appointment times and venues for the testing of individuals or subject groups.
• Ensures confidentiality of test results and recommendations; maintains security of testing materials.

• MMSE2: A Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
• ADL: Activities of Daily Living
• ADCS: Alzheimer’s Disease Co-Operative Study
• ADAS – COG: Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-Cognitive Subscale.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or a related field and at least one (1 ) years of experience administering Psychological/Neuropsychological tests for Alzheimer’s subjects is required.
• Extensive experience administering the following assessment scales for Alzheimer’s Patients: ADCS, ADL, MMSE2, ADAS-COG is required.
• Knowledge of scientific research principles, practices, and protocols.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information in a manner easily understood by non-technical personnel.
• Working knowledge of Psychological and Behavioral test scoring protocol, procedures and standards.
• Effective oral and communication skills.
• Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports required.
• Must have analytical, evaluative and critical thinking skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, visual perception, talking and hearing. Lifting up to 20lbs.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Vitalief partners with clients such as major medical centers and academic institutions that often requires all on-site resources such as prospective Vitalief consultants to be inoculated annually for Influenza and successfully pass a Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) for Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.

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