Neuro Psychometrician Tech

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Position Title Neuro Psychometrician Tech KU Clinical Research Center 4350: Position Summary / Career Interest: The Neuro Psychometrician Tech prepares for, administers and scores psychological instruments for adults, children and adolescents. Orders test supplies and equipment and works with insurance companies, patients and referring specialists to obtain pre-authorization for evaluations. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions: - In consultation with supervising neuropsychologist, prepares neuropsychological/psychological test forms appropriate for patient age, educational and cultural background. - Uses basic clinical skills to establish rapport with patients and provides encouragement within the bounds of test administration procedures. Communicates to patients the importance of putting forth their best effort and manages patient anxiety/frustration when necessary. - Administers selected neuropsychological/psychological tests according to standardized instructions in published test manuals and modifies administration procedure in accordance with patient's physical and/or mental limitations in consultation with supervising neuropsychologist, making note of such variations...