Psychometrist

Sarah Bush Lincoln • De Soto, IL

8d • $19 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Psychometrist performs psychological test batteries and scores tests. Psychometrist assists Neuro-Psychologist evaluate cognitive, academic and behavioral status. This position also assists with clinic visits and other clinical aspects of the department. Department: Medical Practices Hours: Full-time/40 hours per week Required: Bachelor's Degree; BLS or CPR within 90 days of hire Pay: Based on experience, starting at $18.68 per hour

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer psychological tests as defined in competencies for a Psychometrist.
• Attend training conferences offered by the department as well as by outside organizations.
• Comply with Infection Control and Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of neurology and electroencephalogy
• Explains testing procedures to patient and family.
• Keeps equipment clean and in proper working order. Makes appropriate adjustments to settings, etc. to obtain accurate results.
• Keeps equipment clean and in proper working order. Makes appropriate adjustments to settings, etc. to obtain accurate results.
• Participate in establishing job requirements and goals; perform duties at the desired level of competency.
• Prepares patients for requested examinations and performs testing.
• Produces accurate and complete reports with emphasis on clinical observations.
• Produces accurate and complete reports with emphasis on clinical observations.
• Provide a written summary of the patient's behavior during testing, including interactions with the patient's parents or peers that may be observed incidentally.
• Responds appropriately to patient emergencies.
• Review and ensure timeliness, accuracy, and availability and security of information.
• Score tests administered, including objective personality tests administered by Psychometrist.
• Understands the effects that medications can have on testing..
• Understands the effects that medications can have on testing..
• Write progress notes in the medical record to keep hospital personnel informed of the status of referrals.

Benefits

• Career development is available through continuing education and on-site training, so come grow with us!
• We are striving to be the employer of choice in the area.
• Employees reap the benefit of our work culture which is steeped in professional and personal development programs.
• We have developed a solid benefit package to help retain our employees, while providing them opportunities to grow their careers.
• We support on-site classroom learning programs and internet courses, and we have a generous tuition reimbursement program-- all designed to help staff achieve their goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees