**Primary City/State:** Tucson, Arizona **Department Name:** Memory Disord Tucson-Clin Trls **Work Shift:** Day **Job Category:** Clinical Care Health care is constantly changing, and at Banner Health, we are at the front of that change. We are leading health care to make the experience the best it can be. We want to change the lives of those in our care – and the people who choose to take on this challenge. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you. **Banner Alzheimer’s Institute** is committed to ending Alzheimer’s before we lose another generation. At this center, people with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias and their families access a new standard of care that brings together innovative therapies, advanced treatments and valuable resources. As a **Psychometrist** , you will play a critical role in the administration, scoring, and preliminary interpretation of neuropsychological assessments under the supervision of a licensed psychologist or neuropsychologist. Your work supports diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, and research initiatives by ensuring accurate and standardized testing procedures. This position is ideal for individuals with a background in psychology or related fields who are passionate about psychological assessment and aspire to contribute meaningfully to mental health services. **Schedule** : Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm Banner Alzheimer's Institute (BAI) was established in 2006 as Banner Health's first Center of Excellence. Banner Sun Research Health Institute (BSHRI) was founded in 1986. Our team is uniquely, passionately, and strategically committed to ending Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders without losing another generation and to providing an unparalleled model of care for families facing this devastating disease. Banner Research is committed to improving people's lives through comprehensive patient care and advances that capitalize on the best biomedical research. We intend to make a transformational difference in Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders research and care. POSITION SUMMARY This position administers and scores various cognitive and neuropsychological tests under the supervision of a neuropsychologist. This position attends training for specific clinical trial and/or research protocols and administers neuropsychological testing in accordance with protocols to ensure validity of testing. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Administers cognitive and neuropsychological tests utilizing a set test battery. Establishes rapport and maintains flexibility when interacting with patients/participants who are at varying levels of impairment. Uses judgment in determining patient's/participant's ability to complete testing. Provides appropriate direction and instruction to patients/participants in the administration of testing without compromising testing validity. 2. Scores evaluations and provides normative/standardized scoring for each measure. Provides observational summary which may include reference to patient/participant behavioral information, effort level, degree of redirection required. For certain evaluations, enters test data into computer database ensuring accuracy and entry in a timely manner. 3. Attends training provided by research sponsors to understand study protocols, administration and scoring procedures. Administers testing with a high level of attention to detail and with strict adherence to study protocols and procedures in order to provide valid test results. 4. Organizes and inventories protocols, forms, and test stimuli. Ensure that adequate supplies are available. 5. May assist in training intern students in the proper administration and scoring of instruments, along with the varied nuances of testing including behavioral observations, effort and validity of assessment, and rapport-building with patient/participant. 6. May be responsible for supervision of staff. 7. This position interacts with department staff, physicians, patients, clinical trial/research participants, clinical trial/research sponsors. Position requires clinical judgment in assessing patient/participant's ability to provide testing responses to ensure valid testing environment/results. Must provide strict adherence to established protocols and structured evaluations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree in psychology, behavioral health or a related field. Requires excellent attention to detail and must be able to follow protocols to provide valid testing environment and results. Requires excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Requires ability to establish rapport with clients with varying degrees of impairment and to obtain optimal and valid testing results. Requires ability to utilize computer database for maintaining test results. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in psychology or behavioral health related field preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred. **EEO Statement:** EEO/Disabled/Veterans (https://www.bannerhealth.com/careers/eeo) Our organization supports a drug-free work environment. **Privacy Policy:** Privacy Policy (https://www.bannerhealth.com/about/legal-notices/privacy) EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment. 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