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Company Name : UPMC
Location : Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Position : Psychometrist Assistant
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Purpose:
Under the supervision of a licensed neuropsychologist, administers standardized and non-standardized tests of cognitive and psychological functioning.
Responsibilities:
Administer standardized tests of cognition as part of research protocols with neurocognitive outcomes
Score all tests administered, adhering to standardization methods or those provided by the neuropsychologist in a timely fashion
Creating a comfortable environment for children and adolescents in which to complete the testing
The technician will perform all duties under direct supervision of a licensed neuropsychologist.
Administer and score self-report and interview-based inventories and questionnaires completed by the patient and/or family members
Perform occasional administrative support tasks such as are necessary in the day-to-day operation of the Neuropsychology Service
Administer standardized and nonstandardized tests of intelligence and mental abilities in the course of a work-up for children with complex medical conditions including Epilepsy, Brain Tumors, Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spina Bifida, and other medical disorders affecting the neuro axis. Testing is done in conjunction with the assessment of child/adolescent by the faculty neuropsychologist who may conduct some of the testing
Complete observations of the patient?s behavior and mood during the evaluation and documenting these observations
Maintain testing equipment and recording forms in working condition and good supply.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Psychology or other Behavioral Science and prior neuropsychological testing experience preferred.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills including capacity to work with and elicit cooperation from children with significant cognitive, behavioral, and psychiatric problems.
Must have good professional interaction skills, good observational skills and ability to record those observations.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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