Psychometrist Atrium Health Pediatric Psychology & Neuropsychology FT Days

Overview

Job Summary
Administers a broad range of psychological and neuropsychological tests including intelligence and cognitive tests, personality and behavioral tests, mental status examinations, and other structured assessment techniques under the request of and direct clinical supervision of licensed practicing psychologists.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, or arrange for the provision of appropriate care, for child, adolescent, adult, and older adult population of patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status.
• Makes careful, complete, and accurate observations regarding patients' behavior, test taking attitudes, cognitive and/or behavioral strategies with test items, and any other matter that may affect the test results or contribute to understanding of patients' performances.
• Scores tests in an accurate and timely manner, including tests that he/she administers or that have been administered by other departmental staff. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are critical.
• Performs data entry and program execution for computer-based scoring and assists in computer entry of test data for record keeping, quality assurance, program evaluation, and research.
• Assists in collecting relevant historical and behavioral data about the patient under the request and supervision of a licensed staff psychologist.
• Maintains files of current test results and/or archived results in a timely and accurate manner and protects the confidentiality of all records.
• Stores, monitors usage, and requests orders of test materials, equipment, and assessment software so that these materials are kept in sufficient supply and assists with tracking and management of other therapeutic supplies as assigned.
• Participates in Performance Improvement studies.

Physical Requirements
Hearing adequate for oral / aural communication with patients, staff, family, visitors, etc. Vision adequate for reading. Intelligible speech and normal language/cognitive skills. Must be able to push patients in a wheelchair. May lift and carry up to 20 pounds and occasionally 21-50 pounds. Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day. Job duties may require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling, and reaching overhead. Personal protective equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids. Work is in a fast- paced clinical environment.

Education, Experience and Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Behavioral Sciences required. Master's degree in Psychology or Behavioral Sciences and North Carolina Licensure at the Psychological Associate Level is preferred. Two years of clinical experience in a health care setting is preferred. Experience working with children is preferred. Must be comfortable working with individuals with complex medical conditions and presentations. Must have solid computer skills and competence in using Microsoft Word and Excel. BLS HCP certification from AHA may be required.