UnityPoint Health
Overview
The psychometrist provides direct patient care under the supervision of a clinical neuropsychologist. The psychometrist will administer and score tests to evaluate patients' neuropsychological, cognitive, academic, behavioral, and emotional status. The psychometrist demonstrates the ability to quickly and accurately score complex test protocols and make astute, pertinent behavioral observations. Attention to detail is a critical strength. This role serves patients who have problems affecting their brain and behavior as a result of neurodegenerative conditions, cerebrovascular disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, stroke, brain tumor, traumatic brain injury, substance use disorders, and other neurological, developmental, and psychiatric syndromes. The psychometrist will work closely with patients for extended periods of time to administer standardized, interactive tests, maintaining a calm, sensitive, and empathic demeanor to establish and preserve cooperation and optimal performance. The psychometrist’s work informs diagnosis and provider recommendations regarding a patient’s ability to return to school, work, or daily living activities. Additional responsibilities include maintaining supplies of testing materials, supporting neuropsychologists with administrative tasks, and providing technical support on specialty teams and clinical research projects. All duties are performed in alignment with St. Luke’s Standards of Excellence and the PMR associate‑patient relationship policy.
Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare for several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. These include paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching, employee recognition, dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long‑term disability, pet insurance, early access to earned wages via Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance.
Responsibilities
Accurately administer and record responses, times, and scores on tests and observations using standardized methods and protocols.
Assist neuropsychologists in selecting tests to be administered, troubleshoot difficult testing situations, and administer appropriate tests based on patient needs and diagnosis.
Adapt the administration of tests to meet each patient’s specific needs while staying within standardized procedures.
Ensure the patient is performing to the best of their ability during testing.
Communicate test scores and associated information clearly and furnish results to neuropsychologists in a timely and professional manner.
Remain sensitive, alert, and resourceful during testing to tailor the approach to patients with special needs, especially when encountering extremely impaired or disturbed patients.
Provide a written summary of the patient’s behavior during testing, including any interactions with guests or family members.
Maintain record‑keeping and data retrieval systems associated with test batteries.
Screens neuropsychology patients for behavioral and cognitive impairments using standardized testing batteries.
Coordinate individual cases with the neuropsychology team, including scores and other criteria necessary for accurate result interpretation.
Complete examinations and other test batteries for unique clinical populations.
Demonstrate work in data collection, research, publication, or other non‑testing tasks as directed by the neuropsychologist.
Review and ensure the timeliness, accuracy, availability, and security of information.
Assist with research projects and special groups.
Participate in improving organizational performance by recommending areas or approaches for improvement, performing new procedures, collecting data, and providing input to departmental discussions.
Comply with infection control and health and safety policies and procedures.
Implement measures to promote a safe environment for patients and families.
Successfully complete orientation and annual hospital and unit‑specific competencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field.
Fluent reading, writing, and speaking in English.
Valid driver’s license for work‑related driving.
Attention to detail and a positive representation of UnityPoint Health in all interactions.
Ability to develop and facilitate interagency communication to implement program goals and objectives.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Positive public image, including public speaking and community partnership experience.
Strong interpersonal communication and people skills.
Proficiency with usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
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Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare for several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. These include paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching, employee recognition, dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long‑term disability, pet insurance, early access to earned wages via Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance.
Responsibilities
Accurately administer and record responses, times, and scores on tests and observations using standardized methods and protocols.
Assist neuropsychologists in selecting tests to be administered, troubleshoot difficult testing situations, and administer appropriate tests based on patient needs and diagnosis.
Adapt the administration of tests to meet each patient’s specific needs while staying within standardized procedures.
Ensure the patient is performing to the best of their ability during testing.
Communicate test scores and associated information clearly and furnish results to neuropsychologists in a timely and professional manner.
Remain sensitive, alert, and resourceful during testing to tailor the approach to patients with special needs, especially when encountering extremely impaired or disturbed patients.
Provide a written summary of the patient’s behavior during testing, including any interactions with guests or family members.
Maintain record‑keeping and data retrieval systems associated with test batteries.
Screens neuropsychology patients for behavioral and cognitive impairments using standardized testing batteries.
Coordinate individual cases with the neuropsychology team, including scores and other criteria necessary for accurate result interpretation.
Complete examinations and other test batteries for unique clinical populations.
Demonstrate work in data collection, research, publication, or other non‑testing tasks as directed by the neuropsychologist.
Review and ensure the timeliness, accuracy, availability, and security of information.
Assist with research projects and special groups.
Participate in improving organizational performance by recommending areas or approaches for improvement, performing new procedures, collecting data, and providing input to departmental discussions.
Comply with infection control and health and safety policies and procedures.
Implement measures to promote a safe environment for patients and families.
Successfully complete orientation and annual hospital and unit‑specific competencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field.
Fluent reading, writing, and speaking in English.
Valid driver’s license for work‑related driving.
Attention to detail and a positive representation of UnityPoint Health in all interactions.
Ability to develop and facilitate interagency communication to implement program goals and objectives.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Positive public image, including public speaking and community partnership experience.
Strong interpersonal communication and people skills.
Proficiency with usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
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