Clinical audiologist job description

To assess, diagnose, and treat patients with hearing, balance and related disorders.

Essential Responsibilities:

+ Evaluates patients audiologic function, interprets findings, and reviews test results with patient or responsible adult.

+ Documents patients case history, test results and recommendations for follow up in the medical record and reports results and recommendations to referring physician and/or PCP.

+ Counsels patients about treatment options for hearing loss and refers patients to ENT for consultation when appropriate.

+ Counsels patients about management of chronic tinnitus.

+ Educates patients about hearing conservation.

+ Evaluates patients vestibular function when referred for dizziness, vertigo, or imbalance.

+ Performs canalith repositioning maneuvers for patients with BPPV and counsels patients about vestibular rehabilitation exercises when appropriate.

+ Performs and interprets electro physiologic and special tests of the peripheral and central auditory system.

+ Evaluates infant hearing status with a comprehensive battery of tests.

+ Evaluates patients hearing aids when appropriate and enters external referrals for hearing aids for members with a hearing aid benefit.

+ Consults with physicians about management of hearing and vestibular disorders.

+ Performs other related duties as directed.

Travel to South Baltimore Medical center and Lutherville Timonium

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

+ Experience in vestibular testing (VNG or ENG) - required.

+ Experience in Auditory Evoked Potential testing (all ages) - required.

Education

+ Two (2) years of experience with Au.D OR ten (10) years of experience with masters degree required.

License, Certification, Registration

+ This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required before hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.

+ Audiologist License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire

+ Audiologist License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire

+ Audiologist License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire

+ PECOS Enrollment

+ Basic Life Support from American Heart Association

+ National Provider Identifier

Additional Requirements:

+ N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience in behavioral pediatric assessment (infants and toddlers) - preferred.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Audiologist, Clinical-BLT Short Hour

LOCATION: Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland

REQNUMBER: 1100893

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

Day Shift

**Time Type:**

Part time

**Department:**

CC014300 Audiology - Little Rock

**Summary:**

Provides a wide range of audiological services utilizing developmentally appropriate techniques to patients from birth through 21

**Required Education:**

Doctoral degree - Au.D. or Ph.D

**Recommended Education:**

**Required Work Experience:**

Direct - 2 years of experience

**Recommended Work Experience:**

Audiology & Speech Pathology - 2 years Pediatric Audiology experience

**Required Certifications:**

Audiology License - AR Board of Examiners Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Certificate of Clinical Competence - Audiology (CCC-A) - American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)

**Recommended Certifications:**

**Description**

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs audiological evaluations and screenings

Reviews medical record for pertinent information prior to every evaluation

Interviews parent/caregivers to obtain relevant history prior to each evaluation to determine developmentally appropriate protocol

Utilizes Cross-Check Principle with each patient to make a reliability and validity judgment

Seeks assistance from other staff as appropriate to enhance evaluation integrity and completeness

Implements a plan of action with appropriate recommendations and counsels/educates every patient and family regarding this plan

Maintains technical competency with all clinical equipment, including diagnostic, screening and computer-assisted applications

2. Provides selection, verification and management of amplification or cochlear implant needs for identified patients

Determines options regarding traditional amplification, cochlear implants, bone-anchored implants, FM technology, etc and provides information and education to family/patient in order to navigate the decision-making process.

Pre-selects appropriate device(s), earmolds, accessories, etc. based on audiometric configuration, patient's listening environment and level of functioning, utilizing computer-assisted applications when appropriate and confirms through functional and objective measures.

Counsels patient/family regarding the adjustment process, device care/maintenance, appropriate expectations, needed follow-up protocol and provides written/visual materials to support

Confirms family understanding prior to discharge about device care/maintenance, troubleshooting and the recommended individualized plan of care for the patient's audiological needs.

3. Applies the technical knowledge and skills required for specialized testing in complex cases

Selects appropriate protocol, administers and interprets Auditory Evoked Responses according to clinic standards

Selects appropriate protocol, administers and interprets Auditory Processing Disorder evaluations according to clinic standards

Investigates new technology options and acquires a documented level of competency to apply to ACH patient population

4. Generates appropriate documentation for recordkeeping, reporting and referrals

Completes the summary section of the audiogram on the date of service based on audiology department procedures and routes appropriately for the Medical Records.

Composes a complete and organized report utilizing appropriate language and including relative educational material within one week of the evaluation for medical records, referral source and other service providers for patients requiring coordination of care.

Completes documentation and entries regarding patients in electronic databases and software including those for scheduling and amplification fitting

5. Provides specific Audiology clinic functions and/or coordinates special projects as assigned

These may include:School-based audiology services (EARS) Project HOP/OutreachCochlear implant CoordinationHearing aid/ALD Loaner BanksInfant Hearing ProgramEquipment coordination Supervision/preceptor for students Parent education and training Presentations/workshops on behalf of ACHDevelopment of educational materials Maintenance of clinic supplies Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Required - Doctoral Degree - Field of Study: Audiology

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Preferred - 2 years pediatric audiology experience preferred

CERTIFICATION / LICENSE / REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS

Required - Audiology License: (AR) (needed within 3 months of hire date)

Required - Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC-A) (Certification) (needed within 6 months of hire date)

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

This position has no specific Skill requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Lifting/Pushing/Pulling Weight-Up to 10 pounds-Occasionally

Lifting/Pushing/Pulling Weight-Up to 25 pounds-Occasionally

Lifting/Pushing/Pulling Weight-Up to 35 pounds-Occasionally

Noise Level-Noise Level-Quiet

Physical Activity-Climb or balance-Occasionally

Physical Activity-Reach with hands and arms-Occasionally

Physical Activity-Sit-Frequently

Physical Activity-Stand-Frequently

Physical Activity-Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist, or bend-Occasionally

Physical Activity-Talk or hear-Frequently

Physical Activity-Walk-Occasionally

Physical Environment-Inside Office Environment / conditions-Regularly

Safety Sensitivity-This position has been designated as safety sensitive.-Required

Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.