Req #: 240227 Department: HARBORVIEW - NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING LAB Posting Date: 11/13/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: 50% of $4,768 - $6,622 per month Shift: First Shift Notes: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20230701\_a11y.pdf) **HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER'S NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING LAB** has an outstanding opportunity for a **PSYCHOMETRIST.** **WORK SCHEDULE** • 20 hours per week • Day Shifts **POSITION HIGHLIGHTS** • The Neuropsychology Testing Lab serves patients across the UW Medicine system, with primary focus on referrals from Harborview Regional Epilepsy Center, UW Neurology and affiliated clinics • This position entails direct patient care • Administer and score standardized tests of cognitive function to include tests of attention, memory, language, visuospatial/constructional ability, executive function as well as mood and personality • These tests assist in the diagnosis of adult patients with neurological disorders • Testing is administered under the supervision of a clinical neuropsychologist **PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** • Administration of standardized tests of cognitive functions in accordance with established policies and procedures • Accurate scoring of test administered, reporting of test data to include a summary of behavioral observations • Ensure the integrity of collected clinical data and verifying the quality of the data • Effective communication with team members and administrative staff • Attend meetings and patient rounds as indicated • Maintain test equipment and assisting in the ordering of supplies as needed **REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS** • Bachelor’s Degree in a behavioral or social science. • Prior experience with neuropsychological testing preferred. • Competent computer skills (Word, Excel, ect.). • Excellent interpersonal skills including the capacity to evaluate and elicit cooperation from patients with cognitive, behavioral and psychiatric problems. • Highly motivated, organized and strong attention to detail. • Excellent observational skills and the ability to record those observations. **ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER** As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. **Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/harborview-medical-center)** 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. 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.