Psychometrist 1

Psychometrist 1The Psychometrist 1 administers and scores psychological and neuropsychological tests. This is done under a Psychologist's direction and follows established policies and procedures. Essential Functions of the Role: Administers routine psychological tests in a controlled environment to patients. Measures clinical factors like academic functioning, organic involvement, personality, psychopathology, and diagnosis. Scores tests using reference tables and keys. 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. Works with subjects to ensure compliance with protocol and procedures. Ensures appropriate test completion. Observes patient during and after testing. Records behavioral observations. Reports to psychologist any information affecting test validity and significance. Maintains interface with physicians, psychologists, and related hospital personnel. Documents test results and keeps 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. Key Success Factors: 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. Requires 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. Requires good data-based, evaluative and critical thinking skills. Requires 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.