Position Description:
Work Schedule: Part Time
Work Location: AL Nasal & Sinus Surgery Clinic, St Vincents 119
Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
To evaluate, plan, direct and administer programs of audiology as prescribed by the referring physician. To evaluate hearing of patients with ear abnormalities and/or auditory disorders. To provide rehabilitation services for the purposes of hearing loss prevention, communication retraining, and hearing aid adaptation as needed.
Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Master's degree in Audiology or a related field required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:
Licensed or eligible to be licensed by the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA) required. Must complete clinical fellowship and receive Certificate of Clinical Competence within designated time frame. Currently certified with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required.
TRAITS & SKILLS:
Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to:
- perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure;
- accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of one’s own work;
- work independently;
- recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality;
- convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief;
- relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation;
- communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background;
- exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment;
- perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations;
- demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way;
- maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.
UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
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