Neuropsych Testing Tech - Advocate Memory Center

American Addiction Centers • Park Ridge, IL

1d • $27 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Neuropsych Testing Tech - Advocate Memory Center position is a full-time role within the Advocate Health system. This role involves administering and scoring psychological and neuropsychological tests, documenting procedures, scheduling appointments, and developing skills in intermediate and advanced level procedures. The position requires effective communication with physicians and patients, and assistance with pre-certification procedures for insurance. The tech will also be responsible for ordering and maintaining testing supplies and adhering to departmental policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field in psychological and neuropsychological testing
• Good patient rapport skills
• Basic computer literacy
• Good communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Has basic exposure to psychological terminology
• Behavioral observations convey patient behaviors
• CPR certification
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints
• Ability to interact with both medical and psychological patients
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience and exposure to psychological assessment with diverse pediatric patient populations and diagnostic groups
• Preferred knowledge of routine Pediatric neuropsychological tests (WAIS-IV, WISC-V)

Responsibilities

• Administers routine psychological and neuropsychological tests according to test standards and departmental guidelines.
• Performs technical interpretations (scoring) of routine level procedures by both manual and computer analysis.
• Ensures test administration and scoring is appropriate for the age and cognitive status of each patient as discussed with the supervising psychologist.
• Instructs patients in the use of self-report testing, reviews patient’s self-report data and scores the test(s).
• Seeks out assistance from Neuropsychologists for individual supervision as needed.
• Provides complete documentation for each procedure performed and maintains necessary records.
• Reports behavioral observations.
• Reviews patient’s existing records to aid in the assessment of the test data.
• Interprets test data under direct supervision of Neuropsychologist.
• Upon receipt of referral, schedules services for outpatients.
• Communicates effectively with physicians and patients. Demonstrates a tolerance for new ideas and suspends initial judgments, gives and accepts constructive feedback.
• Assists with pre-certification procedures for insurance requirements.
• Attains knowledge and skills necessary to perform intermediate and advanced level procedures and preliminary interpretations of these procedures by both manual and computer analysis.
• Orders and maintains testing supplies.
• Adheres to departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level