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Req #: 238212

Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE - NEUROLOGY CLINIC

Posting Date: 09/13/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $5,319 - $7,388 per month

Shift: First Shift

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UW Medical Center-Montlake – NEUROLOGY CLINIC has an outstanding opportunity for a PSYCHOMETRIST 2. WORK SCHEDULE - FULL-TIME; 1.0 FTE; 40 HOURS/WEEK - Day Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS This individual will be responsible for the maintenance of a neuropsychological testing lab. Under direction of a neuropsychologist, the Psychometrist 2 will administer and score neuropsychological tests, schedule patients, maintain records, etc.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION UW Medicine Rehabilitation - Our multidisciplinary team is centered around compassion and innovation. We work closely with many types of specialists to give each patient the best possible path to recovery. Our passion and dedication to our purpose has allowed us to be recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the top rehabilitation programs in the nation. Become part of our team and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community!

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Show clear understanding of NP test administration, procedures, instructions, scoring, and double checking of test file data • Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity • Communicate appropriately and clearly with staff and co-workers • Establish and coordinate a testing schedule • Maintain a highly accurate and up-to-date database, which is the gold standard • Demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized; function under stressful situations • Maintain good working relationships with other disciplines within the department • Maintain good working relationships with other faculty, departments, and outside agencies • Respond appropriately to patient needs and concerns • Work effectively with people with varying degrees of disabilities and difficulties • Participate in any appropriate training opportunities • Prepare detailed behavioral observations during testing • Demonstrate good clinical judgment in the testing circumstance, including gauging patient's reaction correctly and discerning the appropriate time to call for the neuropsychologist • Demonstrate good awareness of patient's basic medical needs and issues • Carry out special test ordering procedures • Order and maintain all supplies for the test lab • Submit proper billing forms • Maintain a log of all billing and referrals • Perform other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS A Master's Degree with major study in psychology or a closely related field with emphasis in tests and measurement OR A Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral or social science and two years of experience in psychological testing OR Two years of experience as a Psychometrist 1 OR Equivalent education/experience.

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.

Excellence. Exploration. Education. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.