Psychometrician - Hinsdale​/NCH

$21.50 - $32.25 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position:
Psychometrician

Location:

Hinsdale OR Northwest Community Hospital (Arlington Heights)

Full Time/Part Time:
Per Diem

Hours:

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM

Required Travel: no

Under the supervision of a Neuropsychologist, the psychometrician is responsible for administering and interpreting various neuropsychological tests to adult and geriatric patients.

• Tests selected must be consistent with or based on the age and the developmental status of the patient.
• The psychometrician works with other professionals within and outside of the health system to maximize clinical outcomes for the patient.
• Knowledge and application of the health system policies and procedures that apply to job and area of responsibility.
• Administration of neuropsychological and psychological tests under direct supervision of neuropsychologist, behavioral neurologist, or geriatrician.
• Scoring of tests immediately for same day feedback to patient.
• Assistance to the Neuropsychologist, behavioral neurologist, or geriatrician in documenting results and writing reports’ data and results section, as needed.
• Assisting patients and family members in completion of forms.
• Assistance to the Neuropsychologist in patient visit documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Coordinate scheduling with other members of care team.
• Communicates effectively with patients, members of the multidisciplinary team and other health care workers.
• Reports changes in patient condition to the referring provider.
• Participates in the treatment planning process through appropriate communication and documentation in the medical record.
• Maintain test materials for the Neuropsychologist and the Behavioral Neurologist.
• Update of normative data for neuropsychological and psychological tests.
• Coordinate office functions as dictated by the Neuropsychologist and Practice Manager.
• Assist with research studies, as assigned by the Neuropsychologist.
• Is open to feedback, seeks consultation with others and demonstrates ability to grow in knowledge of patient dynamics and one's own response to patient interactions.
• Gives feedback to others and offers ideas for improvement in program modalities.
• Maintains appropriate boundaries within the context of a professional relationship.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Sociology

• Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with patients, families, physicians, other health care professionals and the community.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must possess a positive attitude toward impaired patients.

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program
• Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

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