Neuropsychometric Assistant

WHY VITALIEF?
Vitalief is emerging as an innovative Healthcare consulting company, focused on empowering Research and transforming Clinical Trials.  As a result, we are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Neuropsychometric Assistant to join our exceptional team (as full-time, fully benefited Vitalief employee) to support our mission and our clients’ mission to impact and save lives. 
 
Reasons to work for Vitalief:

• You can actively contribute to our clients’ mission of advancing scientific discoveries that have the potential to change patients' lives for the better.
• Our PEOPLE FIRST culture prioritizes personal and professional growth for all Vitalief employees.
• We give everyone a seat at the table – we encourage innovation.
• Life/work balance that includes 20 PTO (Paid Time Off) days plus 9 paid Holidays annually.
• Other benefits include Company paid life insurance and short / long term disability coverage; 401K retirement program; Robust healthcare plans to choose from.

• Working within the Department of Neurology, prepares and administers Psychological and/or Neuropsychological testing in various formats, to include paper and pencil test, computer-based tests, or tests requiring testing equipment, such as picture tests and dexterity boards, under standard conditions.
• Explains testing procedures and objectives to subjects and works with subjects to facilitate compliance with protocol and procedures and to ensure appropriate test completion.
• Times tests and records results; identifies extraordinary test results, and immediately notifies the attending neuropsychologist.
• Provides observational summary which may include reference to patient/participant behavioral information, effort level, degree of redirection required.
• Assists in research through the systematic collection, preliminary analysis, and reporting of psychometric research data, using standard protocols.
• Assists the Neuropsychologists in scoring of selected tests within a Neuropsychological battery and in the administering and completing behavior rating scales, as appropriate.
• Coordinates and communicates appointment times and venues for the testing of individuals or subject groups.
• Maintains records of testing supplies, instruments, and equipment on hand and orders replacement stock as necessary under the direction of the Director of Neuropsychology.
• Ensures confidentiality of test results and recommendations; maintains security of testing materials.
• Acts as a role model for corporate integrity, customer service and improved quality.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or a related field and at least one (1) year of experience administering Psychological/Neuropsychological tests is required.
• Master's Degree in Psychology or a closely related field with an emphasis in tests and measurement is preferred.
• Effective oral and communication skills.
• Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports required.
• Must have analytical, evaluative and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of scientific research principles, practices, and protocols.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information in a manner easily understood by non-technical personnel.
• Working knowledge of Psychological and behavioral test scoring protocol, procedures and standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, visual perception, talking and hearing. Lifting up to 20lbs.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Vitalief partners with clients such as major medical centers and academic institutions that often requires all on-site resources such as prospective Vitalief consultants to be inoculated annually for Influenza and successfully pass a Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) for Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.


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