Psychometrist

req#: 255834

Location: Cleveland, OH

Facilities: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus ,

Professional Area: Allied Health

Department: 1433 Neuropsychology-Neurological Institute

Job Code: D18005

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.   

The Psychometrist will administer, score and report results of a large number of age-appropriate neuropsychological tests on patients with a wide range of known or suspected neurological conditions.

The ideal caregiver is someone who:

• Has educational training sufficient to understand neuropsychology clinical terminology

• Can remain alert of cognitive deficits demonstrated by each patient.
• Encourages the patient to always give his or her best performance on a given test.

• Remains sensitive, alert, and resourceful during testing in order to tailor the approach to the patient’s special needs (especially when working with patients who have severe impairments or behavioral issues.

• Can work with individuals from varied backgrounds with a variety of physical, mental and emotional difficulties

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare. 

Responsibilities:

• Accurately records responses, times and scores and writes detail behavioral observations concerning patient performance during testing.
• Maintains record keeping and data retrieval systems associated with test batteries.
• Assists other psychometrists as necessary
• Other duties assigned.

Education:

• BA in psychology or related field.

Certifications:

• None

Complexity of Work:

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate actions.

Work Experience:

• Demonstrated experience with neuropsychological behavioral assessments and test batteries preferred but not required.
• Course work in psychological tests and measurement preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity and eye hand coordination.
• Requires frequent standing and walking
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• May require moving patients in wheelchairs over short distances.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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