St. Luke's University Health Network

Psychometrician Testing - Behavioral Health Multiple Sites

St. Luke's University Health Network  •  Bethlehem, PA (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Neuropsychometrist administers and score neuropsychological test batteries evaluating the intellectual, neurocognitive, academic, behavioral, and emotional status of patients presenting with a variety of neurological conditions, along with medical and psychiatric comorbidities.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepares and administers neuropsychological testing in various formats, to include paper and pencil and electronic bases assessments under standard conditions.
  • Explains testing procedures and objectives to patients, and works with patients to facilitate compliance with protocol and procedures and to ensure appropriate test completion.
  • Provide a written summary of the patient’s behavior during testing, including any interactions with the patient’s family that may be observed incidentally.
  • Ensures confidentiality of test results and recommendations. Maintains security of testing materials.
  • Assists with research projects and data management.
  • Participates in educational opportunities such as conferences and seminars both inside and outside of the network.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting up to 6 hours per day. Standing up to 4 hours per day in 15 minute increments. Walking up to 2 hours per day in 15 minute increments. Continuous use of fingers/hands to write or input date. Occasionally stoops and bends. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and visual monotony.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution preferable in psychology or a related field. NAP (National Association of Psychometrists) certification preferred but not required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience with psychological testing administration and scoring is preferred. Must possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with staff and patients presenting a wide range of neurological, medical and psychiatric conditions. Must be prepared to manage behavioral/emotional situations arising during the assessment.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

St. Luke's University Health Network

About St. Luke's University Health Network

Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. Dedicated to advancing medical education, St. Luke’s is the preeminent teaching hospital in central-eastern Pennsylvania. In partnership with Temple University, the Network established the Lehigh Valley’s first and only four-year medical school campus. It also operates the nation’s longest continuously operating School of Nursing, established in 1884, and over 50 fully accredited graduate medical educational programs with more than 500 residents and fellows. In 2022, St. Luke’s, a member of the Children’s Hospital Association, opened the Lehigh Valley’s first and only free-standing facility dedicated entirely to kids. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Bethlehem, PA
Year Founded
1872
Website
sluhn.org
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