Psychometrician

The University of Kansas Hospital•Fairway, KS

71d

About The Position

The Neuro Psychometrician Tech prepares for, administers and scores psychological instruments for adults, children and adolescents. Orders test supplies and equipment and works with insurance companies, patients and referring specialists to obtain pre-authorization for evaluations.

Requirements

High School Graduate
Bachelors Degree in Psychology OR
Bachelors Degree in Biology or Equivalent
Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and database computer software.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Psychology Clinical
1 or more years experience in health-related career with direct patient contact.
1 or more years experience in neuropsychological test administration preferred.

Responsibilities

In consultation with supervising neuropsychologist, prepares neuropsychological/psychological test forms appropriate for patient age, educational and cultural background.
Uses basic clinical skills to establish rapport with patients and provides encouragement within the bounds of test administration procedures. Communicates to patients the importance of putting forth their best effort and manages patient anxiety/frustration when necessary.
Administers selected neuropsychological/psychological tests according to standardized instructions in published test manuals and modifies administration procedure in accordance with patient's physical and/or mental limitations in consultation with supervising neuropsychologist, making note of such variations in administration procedures.
Scores neuropsychological/psychological tests accurately in accordance with published test manuals and derives norm-referenced scores using computerized and/or hand-scoring as appropriate. Communicates norm-referenced scores in a timely manner to the supervising neuropsychologist to facilitate feedback and report preparation.
Records in writing and relays to supervising neuropsychologist observations of patient's behavior during testing, especially behaviors that might impact validity of test administration, scoring, and interpretation.
Documents completed procedures and submits billing for technical charges in the electronic medical record.
Undergoes supervision concerning test administration and scoring for each patient tested, with length and form of supervision consistent with rules determined by the State of Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board. Participates in ongoing training to maintain and update knowledge of test administration and scoring procedures.
Participates in training of new psychometrists as assigned and in training of trainees under the supervision of the training director.
Acts in accordance with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles.
Distributes reports to referral sources and scans protocols for following completion of evaluations.
Prepares test batteries.
When assigned, takes inventory and relays the needed test supplies to the division chief for timely ordering of materials.
Takes inventory of other supplies and informs supervisor of need to order PPE and office supplies.
Cleans/organizes testing areas between patients.
In addition to staffing main outpatient neuropsychology clinic (Fairway North), travels to and performs test administration at other sites (e.g., Fairway South Memory Disorders Clinic, Internal Medicine Primary Care Clinic, Epilepsy Clinic, Inpatient Epilepsy Monitoring Unit) when assigned.
If necessary due to scheduling staff limitations, telephones patients to schedule/confirm appointments and prepares and sends out letters confirming appointments.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.