Pediatric Psychometrist II

Where kids and families are always first

At MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network, caring for kids is more than what we do — it’s our purpose. As the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington’s South Sound, we provide a comprehensive network of care designed specifically for children and adolescents.

Our vision is to be the safest, highest-quality place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and every family feels supported.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: 5x8

Position Summary

To administer and score psychological and neuropsychological test batteries including the assessment of cognitive, academic, neuropsychological, developmental, behavioral, and emotional status. Patient populations include pediatric medical specialties and multidisciplinary clinics.

Responsibilities

• Administer and score psychological tests to children of varying ages under the supervision of a licensed Psychologist. Psychometrist expertise and input desired with collaboration with the psychologist / neuropsychologist for "real time" testing protocol adjustments to meet patient presentation at the time of assessment.

• Trouble-shoot difficult testing situations and administer tests that are developmentally appropriate for the child. Adapt the administration of tests to the specific needs of each patient while staying within the standardized procedures set forth for each specific test.

• Provide a written summary of the patient’s behavior during testing, including any interactions with the patient’s parents or peers that may be observed incidentally.

• Write progress notes in the medical record to keep hospital personnel informed of the status of referrals.

• Manage software applications related to scoring psychological and neuropsychological test and testing data.

• Review and ensure timeliness, accuracy, and availability and security of information.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience working with children required.

• Experience working in pediatric medical setting preferred.

• 2 years working in Psychometry position or equivalent experience administering of psychological tests in similar position required.

• Expertise and experience with a wide range of chronological ages, developmental stages and complex medical diagnoses.

• Master’s degree required or equivalent experience. Candidates currently or previously functioning as a psychometrician without Master's degree will be reviewed on an individual basis.

• Formal training in administration of psychological tests preferred.

• Certified Specialist in Psychometry (CSP) preferred.

• BLS – Basic Life Support (includes RQI) required.

About Mary Bridge Children’s

For more than 70 years, MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network has cared for children and families across the South Sound. Anchored by an 82-bed pediatric hospital in Tacoma, Mary Bridge offers a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 24-hour pediatric-only Emergency Department and a state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.

As a comprehensive pediatric health network, Mary Bridge delivers expert, family-centered care across inpatient, outpatient and specialty services, supported by multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the unique needs of every child and family we serve.

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

Built for children and families

Delivering care designed specifically for kids and the families who support them, with a strong focus on family-centered care.

Award-winning care

Named a Top Children’s Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, earning this national recognition six times in the past eight years, with physicians consistently recognized on Top Doctors lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune.

Growing for the future

A new pediatric hospital and medical office building designed to support the future of children’s care.

Well-being and support

Generous time off, wellness resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $30.40 - $43.75 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.