Psychometrist

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Psychometrists administer standardized psychological tests for the assessment of cognitive, attention, memory, and personality functioning and academic achievement to patients ranging from infant to the geriatric. Psychometrists administer neuropsychological and psychological tests as well as measures of delayed development, learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders, in a controlled environment under the direction of a neuropsychology or psychology consultant. These measures may involve up to six hours of assessment with patients in either a clinical or hospital setting. Psychometrists are responsible for obtaining accurate and reliable results while engaging the patient, recording behavioral observations and maintaining a standardized and valid testing environment. Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply, proficiency in Spanish preferred. This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship / we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree with a major in psychology or a related field.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Flexibility.
• Willingness to participate and induce change to improve efficiency and patient care.
• Computer proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in psychometry, education or psychology.
• Proficiency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Administer standardized psychological tests for the assessment of cognitive, attention, memory, and personality functioning and academic achievement to patients ranging from infant to the geriatric.
• Administer neuropsychological and psychological tests as well as measures of delayed development, learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders, in a controlled environment under the direction of a neuropsychology or psychology consultant.
• Conduct assessments that may involve up to six hours with patients in either a clinical or hospital setting.
• Obtain accurate and reliable results while engaging the patient.
• Record behavioral observations.
• Maintain a standardized and valid testing environment.

What This Job Offers

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