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Audiologist - Per Diem - Days
nDepartment: AUDIOLOGY
nJob Summary
nThe Audiologist is responsible for administration and direct application of audiology and amplification treatment modalities as prescribed by a referring physician. Evaluates, plans, directs and treats all patients referred for audiology treatments to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury. Assists patients to obtain maximum performance and function in society while learning to live a routine “normal” life within the constraints of their disability.
nCore Job Responsibilities
nnnObtains case history from patient, family member or staff.
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nnPerforms otoscopic examination per professional standards and makes appropriate referrals to physicians.
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nnObtains test results in a timely fashion to determine nature and extent of hearing/vestibular difficulty. Testing may include; adult and infant hearing testing, hearing aid checks, hearing aid evaluations, Real Ear Measures, Auditory Brainstem Response test, Videonystagmography, Electrocochleography, Central Auditory Processing testing, and Otoacoustic emissions.
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nnCompletes timely and appropriate documentation for all Audiology treatments, assessments and evaluations performed for the inpatient and outpatient population.
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nnInterprets and integrates test results and behavioral observations into accurate diagnostic impressions.
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nnCounsels patient, family members and associated care provider staff regarding educational, vocational, social and psychological effects of hearing impairment, balance disorders, tinnitus and auditory processing disorders. Evaluates effectiveness of learning. Adjusts counseling to accommodate patient/family understanding and learning styles.
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nnModifies hearing aid settings to improve patient’s amplification benefit and/or re-instructs patient/family regarding realistic expectations and hearing aid use.
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nnEducates patients and family members in the care and use of hearing assistive devices. Identifies and addresses areas of deficiency in patient understanding.
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nnAssists in scheduling of patient visits for audiology/hearing aid evaluation and treatment.
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nnCalibrates equipment as needed in accordance with established procedures.
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nnParticipates in CQI/statistical activities as requested.
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nnComplies with policies and procedures related to departmental and MVHS operations.
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nnMaintains standards of professional Audiologist society (ASHA/AAA) procedures and ethical behavior.
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nnUtilizes products, supplies and equipment in an efficient manner, with minimal cost and waste.
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nnPerforms all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
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nnPerforms related duties as assigned.
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n nEducation/Experience Requirements
nREQUIRED:
nnnDoctoral degree in Audiology or Communication Disorders (AuD or PhD). Note: Applicants licensed or Employees hired prior to 2007 must have a minimum of a Master’s degree.
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nnStrong 4th year AuD candidates will be considered.
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nnComputer proficiency with training in NOAH hearing aid software and MS Office.
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n nLicensure/Certification Requirements
nREQUIRED:
nnnNew York State license in audiology or obtained within 12 months.
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nnNew York State registration as Hearing Aid Dispenser or obtained within 12 months.
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nnCurrent BLS certification.
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n nPREFERRED:
nnEligible for Certificate of Clinical Competence in audiology from the American Speech, Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
n nDisclaimer
nQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
nSuccessful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
nJob Details
nReq Id 95741
nDepartment AUDIOLOGY
nShift Days
nShift Hours Worked 8.00
nFTE 0.2
nWork Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR
nEmployee Status A7 - Occasional
nUnion Non-Union
nPay Range $55/Hourly Flat Rate
Worksite address
utica, NY, 13502, US
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