Neuropsychometric Assistant
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About The Position
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Neuropsychometric Assistant for the department of Neurosurgery at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The primary purpose of the Neuropsychometric Assistant is to administer a battery of selected psychological and/or neuropsychological tests to a specified subject population in accordance with clearly defined procedures, under the supervision of a licensed clinical neuropsychologist. Assist in test scoring and collecting of various test data for clinical and/or research purposes. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Prepares and administers psychological and/or neuropsychological testing in various formats, to include paper and pencil test, computer based tests, or tests requiring testing equipment, such as picture tests and dexterity boards, under standard conditions. 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, and immediately notifies the attending neuropsychologist. Assists in research through the systematic collection, preliminary analysis, and reporting of psychometric research data, using standard protocols. Assists the neuropsychologists 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.
