Psychometrist I

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Position Details

Department: PCMG-MAIN | Psychology
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm
Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst)
Posting #: 899309
Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Psychometrists administer and score neuropsychological, psychological, personality and academic tests for patients with mild to severe traumatic brain injury, neurological diseases, psychological health issues or learning disabilities, or for psychological or neuropsychological research. The psychometrist is skilled in the administration and scoring of objective neuropsychological and psychological test batteries and management of the care, storage and inventory of neuropsychological and psychological test materials, as well as patient test data. The psychometrist may only perform duties under the general supervision of licensed neuropsychologists and psychologists. The supervising neuropsychologist/ psychologist provides technical and clinical guidance and uses the assessments and reports that the psychometrist performs and prepares to assist in diagnosing and preparing treatment plans for patients or to recommend treatment to patients referring doctors.

Position Duties

  1. Administer and score psychological tests as defined in competencies.
  2. Score tests administered, including objective personality tests administered by Psychologist.
  3. Provide a written summary of the patient’s behavior during testing, including any interactions with the patient’s parents or peers that may be observed incidentally.
  4. Write progress notes in the medical record to keep hospital personnel informed of the status of referrals
  5. Attend training conferences offered by the department as well as by outside organizations.
  6. Participate in establishing job requirements and goals; perform duties at the desired level of competency
  7. Review and ensure timeliness, accuracy, and availability and security of information.
  8. Comply with Infection Control and Health and Safety policies and procedures.
  9. Understands, adheres to and models Core Standards as defined organizationally and specifically within the department/unit.
  10. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

  • Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
  • Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
  • Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
  • Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
  • We place children and families at the center of all we do
  • We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
  • We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
  • We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
  • We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

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Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.
Education
Do you meet this requirement?
1. A bachelor degree in psychology or another health science field along with specialized training and experience in the areas of psychometrics and assessment procedures.
Required
Experience
Do you meet this requirement?
1. Minimum of one (1) year of experience administering and scoring psychological tests/measures is required.
Required
2. One (1) year of job-related experience working with children/adolescents is required.
Required
3. One (1) year of experience administering and scoring neuropsychological tests is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and testing experience will be considered.
Preferred
4. Basic computer skills are required; data entry skills are preferred.
Preferred
Certifications / Licenses / Registries
Do you meet this requirement?
1. CSP Certified Specialist in Psychometry
Preferred
Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
1. Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally
2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Occasionally
3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Occasionally
4. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Frequently
5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally
6. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Occasionally
7. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Constantly
8. Physical Requirement - Standing - Occasionally
9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally
10. Physical Requirement - Talking - Frequently
11. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally
12. Physical Requirement - Walking - Occasionally
13. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
14. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Frequently
15. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Constantly
16. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
17. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
18. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas - Applicable
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