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UC HEALTH LLC Psychometrist in Hamilton, Ohio

The psychometrist administers a battery of selected psychological and/or neuropsychological tests in accordance with clearly defined procedures, analyzes the test results, and creates the testing report for the patient and their treatment team.Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or a related field | Experience helpful but not required; on-the-job training provided.PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY) 5% Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. Prepares and administers psychological and/or neuropsychological testing in various formats under standardized conditions. 30% Documents observed behavior of patients during testing for clinical and diagnostic value. 5% Explains testing procedures and objectives to patient, and works with patient to facilitate compliance with protocol and procedures and to ensure appropriate test completion. 5% Times tests and records results; identifies extraordinary test results, and immediately notifies the attending Psychologist or Neuropsychologist. 5% Conducts the analysis and scoring of selected tests within a neuropsychological battery, as appropriate; assists psychologists in administering and completing behavior rating scales, as appropriate. 20% Prepares the testing report for the patient and their treatment team. Shares and explains the results of the tests to the patient. 20% Performs basic interpretation of standardized tests of psychological functioning, as appropriate, and makes recommendations to the attending psychologist regarding the need for retesting or additional testing. 10% | Review the physical demands and assign an overall average percentage of time this position performs these activities. These physical demands will not be listed or rated on the annual performance appraisal. Climbing:Ascending or descending stairs, ladders, ramps, etc, using feet and legs and /or hands and arms - 5% Stooping:Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist - 5% Kneeling:Bending legs at knees to come to a rest on knee or knees - 0% Reaching:Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction - 5% Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time - 10% Walking:Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks - 10% Pushing 0-10 lbs:Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 0% Pushing 11-20 lbs: Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 0% Pushing 21-50 lbs: Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 0% Pushing 51 lbs or more: Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 0% Pulling: Use of upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion - 0% Lifting 0-10 lbs: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position and requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles - 5% Lifting 11-20 lbs: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from

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