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Vitalief Neuropsychometric Assistant in New Brunswick, New Jersey
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.
Salary Range: Market competitive - based on experience level.
Work Location: On-site in New Brunswick, NJ
Responsibilities:
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.
Required Skills:
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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