Neuropsychological Assistant - Neurology

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Neurology Department of Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a full-time neuropsychological technician to support patient evaluations in a growing division of neurology. The technician will report to the licensed neuropsychologists at the Neurology Department. The position includes interaction with adult-aged patients, medical and support staff, testing patients on standardized cognitive measures, scoring, analyzing and preparing data for the purpose of diagnosing neurobehavioral disorders.

Requirements

• Supervised experience administering cognitive assessment measures (i.e., WAIS/WMS/CVLT/ DKEFs) in a clinical or research setting

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist neuropsychologists with patient evaluations to include:
• Administration of standardized neurocognitive and psychological measures
• Scoring, analyzing and preparing data for reporting.
• Producing summary data in an accurate and timely manner.
• Establishing rapport with patients to ensure appropriate and comfortable conditions for conducting neuropsychological tests.
• Managing patient behavior and controlling the testing environment to ensure optimal assessment validity and patient performance.
• Making observations of the patient’s behavior and affect during the evaluation, recording them in a concise manner, and writing summaries of observations.
• Assisting in abstracting relevant medical information from patients' charts
• Maintaining test equipment, testing rooms and record forms in working condition and good supply.
• Performing periodic inventory and ordering new supplies/equipment/forms as necessary.
• Notifying the supervisor when equipment is in need of repair/replacement.
• Designing, updating, and producing new or replacement test forms
• Interacting with administrative staff as needed to facilitate patient care.
• Performing occasional support tasks such as are necessary in the day-to-day operation of the center service [e.g., assisting in CE related activities (seminar series, courses)], and other tasks as required
• Participating in the teaching/training of medical fellows, neuropsychological practicum students, new psychometrists and other trainees.

What This Job Offers

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