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UTHealth Houston

Health sciences university in Houston, TX

Psychometrist 2 - HOPD Biggs Brain Health

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Antonio, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience in neuropsychological testing, including training and knowledge of measures of intelligence (WAIS-IV), memory, language, sensory-motor, visuospatial skills, and executive functions.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with patients.
  • Ability to work independently with strong attention to accuracy and detail.
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • A bachelor's degree and three years of testing experience are required.
  • A master's degree in psychology or a related field may be considered in lieu of two years of testing experience.

Responsibilities

  • Administer and score neuropsychological and psychological tests under the supervision of a clinical psychologist or clinical neuropsychologist.
  • Administer a broad spectrum of psychometric assessments, including individually administered psychological and neuropsychological test batteries and digital assessments, under the general supervision of a psychologist or neuropsychologist.
  • Evaluate and respond to patients' needs during evaluations; manage patient behavior and control the testing environment to ensure accuracy of results.
  • Document observations of patient behavior during testing and consult with the supervising psychologist or neuropsychologist about unusual aspects of a patient's condition or behavior that might indicate a change in tests ordered.
  • Score psychological and neuropsychological tests according to normative standards using test manuals and computer scoring programs.
  • Record and compile summaries of data and test results; prepare standard reports.
  • Obtain patient consent for inclusion in research and/or assist with data entry or other research-related tasks.
  • Attend to routine administrative details relating to the operation of a psychological/neuropsychological clinic or laboratory.
  • Assist in teaching trainees proper methods of administration and scoring, recording observations, and responding to patient behavior during testing sessions.
  • Participate in consultations with other psychometrists and/or construct or set up psychological instrumentation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the Company

UTHealth Houston

Health sciences university in Houston, TX

UTHealth Houston is a public academic health university in Houston, Texas. Its schools educate health professionals and researchers across medicine, nursing, dentistry, public health, biomedical sciences, informatics, and behavioral sciences.

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