Pediatric Psychometrist II

MultiCare Health System•Tacoma, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for administering and scoring psychological and neuropsychological test batteries, including the assessment of cognitive, academic, neuropsychological, developmental, behavioral, and emotional status. The patient populations include pediatric medical specialties and multidisciplinary clinics. The role requires collaboration with licensed Psychologists for real-time testing protocol adjustments and the ability to manage difficult testing situations while adapting test administration to individual patient needs. The Psychometrist will also provide written summaries of patient behavior during testing and write progress notes in the medical record. Additionally, the role involves managing software applications for scoring tests and testing data, ensuring the timeliness, accuracy, availability, and security of information.

Requirements

Experience working with children required.
2 years working in Psychometry position or equivalent experience administering of psychological tests in similar position required.
Expertise and experience with a wide range of chronological ages, developmental stages and complex medical diagnoses.
Master’s degree required or equivalent experience.
BLS – Basic Life Support (includes RQI) required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in pediatric medical setting preferred.
Candidates currently or previously functioning as a psychometrician without Master's degree will be reviewed on an individual basis.
Formal training in administration of psychological tests preferred.
Certified Specialist in Psychometry (CSP) preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer and score psychological tests to children of varying ages under the supervision of a licensed Psychologist.
Provide psychometrist expertise and input for collaboration with the psychologist/neuropsychologist for "real time" testing protocol adjustments to meet patient presentation at the time of assessment.
Trouble-shoot difficult testing situations and administer tests that are developmentally appropriate for the child.
Adapt the administration of tests to the specific needs of each patient while staying within the standardized procedures set forth for each specific test.
Provide a written summary of the patient’s behavior during testing, including any interactions with the patient’s parents or peers that may be observed incidentally.
Write progress notes in the medical record to keep hospital personnel informed of the status of referrals.
Manage software applications related to scoring psychological and neuropsychological test and testing data.
Review and ensure timeliness, accuracy, and availability and security of information.
Perform other duties as assigned.