Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8:00a - 4:30p
Recruiter Contact: Denisse M. Rosado at drosado1@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Senior Psychometrist is responsible for the planning of formal neuropsychological assessment approaches and implementation of testing as well as appropriate intervention strategies for both inpatients and outpatients, template management, records retention and materials management, implementing and updating written and electronic test materials and procedures as needed; and maintaining all necessary equipment, and supplies for the psychometrist team wherever they are seeing patients across the PSH system. This position also serves as a lead and/or subject matter expert for the Psychometrist I. 

While this position has a major emphasis on working with oncology patients, previous experience with this population is not required. Other services include traumatic brain injury, hematology, and epilepsy. Additionally, this position is mostly pediatric focused with opportunities to see some young adults. Competency in skills for ages 1 to 22 is preferred. There are also opportunities for involvement in clinical research projects and education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Master?s Degree in Psychology, Biology, Allied Health
• 4-5 year of experience in the fields of Psychology, Psychiatry, Allied Health, clinical research, medical assistant.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

Prior experience:

• Operations, human capital, expense management, purchasing in a clinic/outpatient or inpatient neurology or psychiatry behavioral unit setting is a plus
• EMRs (PowerChart)
• Statistical software
• Clinical Research

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania?s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE?LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence ? that?s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That?s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health?s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

 Union: Non Bargained

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