Psychometrist Technician

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

73d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, day shift position (8 am - 4:30 pm) requiring a Bachelor's Degree and previous neurophysiology experience is preferred. The Psychometrist Technician administers psychological tests and measures under the supervision of a Clinical Neuropsychologist, scores and profiles test materials, and performs other tasks to maintain neuropsychology supplies and improve patient care. The role involves working closely with department leadership to facilitate efficient clinical operations, developing and initiating improvements, completing insurance authorization requests, and assisting with daily operations as needed. The technician administers various neuropsychological tests, scores them, performs basic mathematical computations, reports behavioral observations, maintains equipment, and conducts independent study of test materials. They may also deliver tests to other locations within the Medical Center, train others in test administration, and support department reimbursement policies. The position requires proactive response to change, anticipation of problems, and adjustment to changing work needs. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment, and the employee is accountable for job-specific obligations and organizational policies.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree
• Computer Literacy
• Interpersonal Communication
• Preceptor Skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous neurophysiology experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Administers psychological tests and measures under the supervision of a Clinical Neuropsychologist.
• Scores, profiles, records and organizes test material in support of the Clinical Neuropsychologist.
• Performs other tasks as required to maintain the neuropsychology forms and supplies, and to improve the delivery of patient care.
• Works closely with department leadership to facilitate efficient and high quality daily clinical operations.
• Responsible for developing and initiating improvements within the service line.
• Completes insurance authorization request forms.
• Assists with daily operations as needed.
• Administers neuropsychological tests selected by the clinical neuropsychologist including measures of intelligence, language, memory, sensorimotor function, strength, and personality.
• Scores tests, totals scores, and converts these raw scores to scaled scores, percentiles, T scores, stanines and rankings.
• Performs basic mathematical computations following provided formulas in order to develop the basic psychometric data required by the clinical neuropsychologist.
• Reports in an objective and scientific manner behavioral observations.
• Maintains necessary equipment and forms required in the neuropsychology laboratory.
• Performs the necessary independent study and reading including a thorough review of the test materials in order to be completely familiar with the methods involved.
• Delivers and retrieves neuropsychological tests at other locations in the Medical Center such as inpatient areas or treatment areas removed from outpatient clinic.
• Trains others within department on test administration as required and optimizes communication between clinical providers and scheduling team.
• Supports the department mission ensuring appropriate fees and billing policies, which will optimize department reimbursement while complying with contractual, state and federal requirements.
• Effectively manages resources.
• Proactively responds to and supports change to meet clinical demands; anticipates problems and effectively adjusts plans.
• Adjusts to changing work needs and demands.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
• healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners
• atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level