Psychometrician - Neuropsych Services

Dartmouth Health • Lebanon, NH

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About The Position

The Psychometrist position at Dartmouth Health involves working within the neuropsychology team to deliver high-quality clinical care to patients with various medical and neurological conditions. The role focuses on administering neuropsychological assessments, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to research initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, with a background in psychology or behavioral health being advantageous.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience in a health or social science, clinical/research setting, or equivalent education and experience.
• Effective communication skills are required.
• Experience in administering neuropsychological tests or other standardized tests is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with medical image analysis methods and use of Linux and SGI workstations is helpful.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a psychometrist is preferred.
• Background in psychology or behavioral health is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Accurately administers clinical and research neuropsychological test batteries, adhering to standardized procedures.
• Observes and records patient's behavior during test administration; monitors progress and notifies supervisor of any necessary changes.
• Creates a pleasant and safe environment for patients to elicit their best performance during evaluations.
• Scores and norms tests according to the scoring manual; describes qualitative errors and completes associated forms.
• Monitors patients' mood and behavior during testing, notifying supervisors of any concerning ideation.
• Enters data into databases, participates in quality assurance procedures, and maintains quality standards.
• Participates in skill development and quality assurance meetings and didactics.
• Assists in recruiting research subjects, applying inclusion/exclusion criteria and screening accordingly.
• Conducts literature reviews and manages electronic reference libraries.
• Participates in pilot testing of new cognitive tests and fMRI probes.
• Administers fMRI tasks during scanning and documents electronic scan data accurately.
• Scores fMRI performance data using specialized spreadsheets.
• Processes structural MRI scans, including data transfer and volumetric measurement of brain structures using relevant software.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree