Psychometrist Technician (FT- 1.0 FTE, Day Shift)

Assures all appropriate pre-authorizations have been completed before administering testing and/or other related services. Administers and scores psychological test batteries (determined by the supervising professional) evaluating cognitive, academic, neuropsychological, behavioral, and emotional status to assist medical professionals in differential neuropsychiatric diagnosis and related treatment decisions.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Psychology or related field
• 1 year of experience as a Psychometrist, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric

Responsibilities

• Administer and score neuropsychological and psychological tests as defined in competencies
• Provide Neuropsychologist or Psychologist with description of patient's behavior during testing and observed incidentally
• Assist with research and other projects, including maintenance of clinical database
• Assist with scheduling and pre-authorization of all services
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Complete all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements

Skills

• Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
• Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines

Schedule

• Requires regular and sustained attendance
• May necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people
• Sit (Continuously): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain
• Stand (Occasionally): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain
• Walk (Occasionally): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination
• Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally): Twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability
• Push/Pull (Occasionally): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling
• Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow
• Exposures (Rarely):
  • Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues
  • Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed
  • Various chemicals and medications used in healthcare settings
  • Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses

Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).