Psychometrist 1

Baylor Scott & White Health • Temple, TX

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About The Position

The Psychometrist 1 performs a variety of duties involved in administering and scoring patient psychological and neuropsychological tests, under the directions of a Psychologist and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Less than 1 Year of Experience
• Knowledge of psychological and behavioral test scoring protocol, procedure and standards.
• Knowledge of scientific research methods, practices and protocols.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment and inventory control.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in the administration of a wide range of standardized psychological and neuropsychological tests.
• Skilled in the use of personal computers and related software application.
• Good data-based, evaluative and critical thinking skills.
• Good face-to-face skills to effectively work with a wide range of people and constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.

Responsibilities

• Administers various routine personal psychological tests and test batteries in a controlled environment to patients to measure clinical factors such as academic functioning, presence and extent of organic involvement, personality assessment, psychopathology and differential diagnosis.
• Scores tests using appropriate reference tables and keys, and drafts test profiles.
• Schedules the time and place for test administration, ensuring that inpatients referred for testing are seen in a timely manner.
• Explains testing procedures and priorities to subjects and works with subjects to facilitate compliance with protocol and procedures and to ensure appropriate test completion.
• Observes patient during and after testing, records behavioral observations and reports to psychologist any information that may affect the validity and significance of test results.
• Maintains interface with physicians, psychologists and related hospital personnel.
• Documents tests results and maintains accurate records.
• Develops reports summarizing test results.
• Ensures confidentiality of test results and recommendations; maintains security of testing materials.
• Participates in research through the systematic collection, preliminary testing and reporting of psychometric research data, using standard protocol.
• Maintains testing supply inventories.
• Provides clinical documentation of patient information.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree