Psychometric Technician- Neuropsychology Services

Springfield MA Baystate Health Careers

Department: Neuropsychology Services

Location: Springfield Massachusetts

Job Type: Per-diem

Shift: Days

Make an Impact with Baystate Health

Baystate Health is seeking a Psychometric Technician to join our Neuropsychology team in Springfield Massachusetts. Our Neuropsychology team provides comprehensive neuropsychological assessment services for patients with a full range of psychiatric and neurologic disorders working closely with neuropsychologists patients families medical and psychiatric teams and trainees to deliver accurate supportive and clinically meaningful evaluations.

The Psychometric Technician role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in standardized neuropsychological test administration scoring and documentation while providing compassionate support to patients throughout the evaluation process. The position also provides opportunities to collaborate with and learn from neuropsychologists and other clinical professionals administer assessment and participate in the training of students residents fellows and other learners.

The Psychometric Technician Will:

• Administer neuropsychological assessments using standardized procedures and protocols appropriate to each patients age clinical needs and level of competency.
• Provide supportive patient care by orienting patients and families to the evaluation process establishing rapport setting appropriate expectations and responding appropriately to patients with psychiatric and neurologic conditions.
• Conduct bedside testing for patients on medical and psychiatric inpatient units when needed.
• Document and score assessments accurately including recording behavioral observations and using computer systems for test administration scoring and documentation.
• Collaborate closely with neuropsychologists and clinical teams including identifying situations requiring urgent neuropsychologist involvement and communicating scheduling changes or patient concerns.
• Support clinical education and training by demonstrating neuropsychological testing procedures and presenting relevant cases to students residents fellows neuropsychologists and other trainees.
• Maintain testing resources and workflow including ordering supplies maintaining test equipment and protocol inventories and promptly communicating appointment openings and no-shows.
• Maintain professional competency and compliance by participating in required training and in-services and adhering to department system and regulatory requirements.

Schedule Details

• Job Type: Per Diem
• Shift: Days
• Hours: 8-hour shifts
• Schedule: 1-3 shifts per week 8am-4:30pm
• Weekend Requirement: No weekends
• Other Scheduling Requirements: No holidays

Benefits That Support You

At Baystate Health you get the best of both worlds: the resources stability and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization.

Depending on eligibility benefits may include:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical dental and vision coverage including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance CEUs and professional development opportunities.
• Career Growth: Clinical advancement leadership development and internal career opportunities.
• Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals practices and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Sign-On Bonuses: If applicable Sign-On bonuses are paid to external hires only and are not applicable to internal or company transfers unless otherwise specified. Former employees are eligible after one-year post-separation from Baystate Health
• Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center Baystate Childrens Hospital Baystate Noble Hospital Baystate Franklin Medical Center Baystate Wing Hospital Baystate Medical Practices and Baystate Home Health & Hospice.

Whether you provide direct patient care clinical services or operational support your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve.

Required Skills

• Bachelors Degree
• 3-5 years experience in medical psychiatric or educational setting

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Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidates relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

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