St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.The Neuropsychometrist administers and score neuropsychological test batteries evaluating the intellectual, neurocognitive, academic, behavioral, and emotional status of patients presenting with a variety of neurological conditions, along with medical and psychiatric comorbidities.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepares and administers neuropsychological testing in various formats, to include paper and pencil and electronic bases assessments under standard conditions.
Explains testing procedures and objectives to patients, and works with patients to facilitate compliance with protocol and procedures and to ensure appropriate test completion.
Provide a written summary of the patient’s behavior during testing, including any interactions with the patient’s family that may be observed incidentally.
Ensures confidentiality of test results and recommendations. Maintains security of testing materials.
Assists with research projects and data management.
Participates in educational opportunities such as conferences and seminars both inside and outside of the network.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Sitting up to 6 hours per day. Standing up to 4 hours per day in 15 minute increments. Walking up to 2 hours per day in 15 minute increments. Continuous use of fingers/hands to write or input date. Occasionally stoops and bends. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and visual monotony.EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution preferable in psychology or a related field. NAP (National Association of Psychometrists) certification preferred but not required.TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Previous experience with psychological testing administration and scoring is preferred. Must possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with staff and patients presenting a wide range of neurological, medical and psychiatric conditions. Must be prepared to manage behavioral/emotional situations arising during the assessment.Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke'sSt. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (http://www.slhn.org/EOE) Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (http://www.slhn.org/) (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 20,000 employees providing services at 15 campuses and 300+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $3.5 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital.SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Fortune/Merative 11 times total and eight years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. SLUHN has been named a Top Workplaces 2023 by the Morning Call. In addition, St. Luke’s has been named a Top Workplace nationally, in the Philadelphia region, and in New Jersey. St. Luke’s is the ONLY healthcare institution in Pennsylvania and the third-highest ranked healthcare entity in the nation to be deemed a Top Workplace in 2023. In 2023, St. Luke’s was named one of America’s Best Employers for Women by Forbes. St. Luke’s was the only employer in the Lehigh Valley to be named to the list and was one of only two healthcare employers in Pennsylvania to receive the designation. St. Luke’s University Health Network is the top-ranked Lehigh Valley-based employer in Forbes Magazine’s ranking of employers in Pennsylvania. Learn More Here. (http://www.slhn.org/About)