Psychometric Technician - IFHF

Responsibilities

• Conduct standardized tests following precise protocols.
• Administer and score neuropsychological tests on research subjects.
• Administer clinical assessment/standardized intake instruments, independently develop and employ alternate or modified assessment instruments/strategies as necessary.
• Conduct electroencephalograms on patients participating in the project.
• Studies health records to review for medical conditions which could affect EEG procedures.
• Explains the procedure to the patients and ensures patient comfort.
• Maintains EEG equipment; sharpens, cleans, and sterilizes electrodes.
• Conduct initial screening evaluation of new research subjects.
• Schedule testing/intake evaluations.
• Escort subjects as necessary.
• Maintain testing inventories.
• Aid in research activities including data collection, data analysis, and data interpretation; training and writing SOPs; and following the protocol to perform testing.
• Report observations to supervising psychologist(s).
• Maintain a close liaison with the neuropsychology disciplines at the various medical centers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or in a related behavioral science.
• Minimum of 0-2 years experience required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy; ability to follow strict procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; basic knowledge of counseling skills for eliciting cooperation from difficult research subjects.
• Knowledge of psychological assessment principles.
• Ability to adapt to change in evaluating subjects of different disability during complex testing modalities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Compensation and Benefits

• The annual salary range for this position is $22.16-$28.85.
• This position requires that you obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.
• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.