Psychometrist

Children's Hospital Colorado
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, 403(b)
United States, Colorado, Aurora
Jun 10, 2025
Apply for Job Job ID 92692 Location Aurora Position Type P Regular/Temporary Regular Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job Job Overview The Psychometrist is responsible for administering and scoring psychological and neuropsychological tests under the supervision of a licensed clinical neuropsychologist. This role administers testing protocols, accommodates behavioral and developmental needs of patients with a variety of medical conditions and documents behavioral observations during the assessment. Additional Information Department Name: Neuro/Psych Job Status: 20hrs PT Shift: 2- 10 hour weekday shift, days to be determined Qualifications EDUCATION - Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field such as special education, speech-language pathology or child development Experience - Psychometrist experience preferred. CERTIFICATION(S) - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire. *This position may require a BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Click on the following link and enter your zip code to find an appropriate class near you. Please note BLS (CPR cards) from organizations other than American Heart Association, even if it says it is AHA approved, will not be accepted.* http://ahainstructornetwork.americanheart.org/AHAECC/classConnector.jsp?pid=ahaecc.classconnector.home Responsibilities POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE Infancy- > 30 days to 1 yr Toddlers- > 1 yr to 3 yrs Pre-schoolers- > 3 yrs to 5 yrs School age-> 5yrs to 13 yrs Adolescent- >13 yrs to 18 yrs ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. Administers and scores neuropsychological tests under the supervision of a licensed clinical neuropsychologist. These might be verbal, written, visual or physical tests, depending on the patient's condition. Manages difficult testing and psychosocial situations and accommodates behavioral and developmental needs of patients with a variety of medical conditions. Provides written or verbal summary of the patient's behavior during testing, including any interactions with patient's parents or peers that may be observed incidentally. Completes testing protocols and maintains accurate record of time spent with patient. Adapts the administration of test to the specific needs of each patient while staying within the standardized procedures set forth for each specific test Explains test procedures to patients and provide instruction on how to relax for any type of neuropsychological or general psychological test. Performs various administrative duties that include but are not limited to, allocation of resources, schedule optimization, procurement of testing supplies, collection and storage of patient information, insuring availability and security of information, and communicating appointment requirements to other hospitals and clinics for complex scheduling. Assists in training new neuropsychology externs, interns, research assistants and fellows, in test administration and scoring. Other Information SCOPE AND LEVEL Guidelines: Guidelines are generally numerous, well established, and directly applicable to the work assignment. Work assignment and desired results are explained by general oral or written instructions. Complexity: Duties assigned are generally complex and may be of substantial intricacy. Work assignment is performed within an established framework under general instructions but requires simultaneous coordination of assigned functions or projects in various stages of completion. Decision Making: Exercises judgment and discretion, and is responsible for determining the time, place and sequence of the work performed Communications: Contacts with team members, clients or the public where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, defended, and gathered and discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function. Supervision Received: Under general supervision, the employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence. Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standard practice or precedent. Recurring work clearly covered by guidelines may or may not be reviewed. Physical Requirements Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Audio-Visual: Color Discrimination: Good Audio-Visual: Depth Perception: Good Audio-Visual: Far Vision: Good Audio-Visual: Hearing: Good Audio-Visual: Near Vision: Good General Activity: Sit: 4-6 hrs. per day General Activity: Stand/Walk: 2-4 hrs. per day Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation) Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 25 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time WORK ENVIRONMENT Exposure: Exposure to infectious diseases: Frequent. Exposure: Exposure to lung irritations: Frequent. Exposure: Exposure to skin irritations: Occasional. Salary Information Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $34.78 to $52.17 Benefits Information Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career. As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April. Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year. EEO Statement It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.