Audiologist 1 -- Adult & Pediatric ENT -- General-1201 Washington St

Job Summary

Audiologists work directly with our ENT physicians providing on demand hearing testing during clinic hours. We evaluate hearing for infants through geriatrics. We also provide outpatient testing in conjunction with the CAMC Cleft and Craniofacial Center, CAMC NICU, CAMC PICU, CAMC Rehabilitation Services, CAMC Employee Heath, primary care physicians, pediatricians, ENT's, Birth to Three and the school system.

Testing is primarily is completed in the office. Certain tests are completed in the NICU, PICU and Operating Room.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostic hearing evaluations for adults
• Diagnostic hearing evaluations for infants and children

o Conditioned Play Audiometry

o Visual Reinforcement Audiometry

o Immittance Testing

o Otoacoustic Emissions Testing

o Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) testing

• Evaluation and Treatment for

o Hearing Aids (pediatric and adult)

o Bone Anchored Hearing Aids (Baha)

o Cochlear Implants

o Tinnitus

• Employee Health Screening
• Custom Earmolds for hearing aids and water prevention

General Roles and responsibilities of Audiologists include knowledge and skills related to assessment and identification, management and treatment, and prevention and education. They have skills in analysis, using technology, interacting with patients, and communicating and collaborating with other professionals.

Clinical audiologists may specialize in pediatrics, geriatrics, balance, cochlear implants, hearing aids, tinnitus, and auditory processing among other issues. They frequently work with other medical specialists, speech-language pathologists, educators, behavioral specialists, scientists, and allied health professionals.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)

The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.

Competency Statement

Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.

Common Duties and Responsibilities

(Essential duties common to all positions)

1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.

2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.

3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.

4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.

5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.

6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.

7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.

8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.

9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

• Master's Degree (Required) Education: Masters degree in audiology or speech-language and audiology

Credentials

• Audiologist (Required)

Work Schedule: Days

Status: Credentialed Provider

Location: General-1201 Washington St

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Ryan W. Nagy ryan.nagy@vandaliahealth.org