At Houston Methodist, the Audiologist position is responsible for the routine audiometric testing to support medical or nonmedical patient management; recommends and delivers aural habilitative or rehabilitative services for patients with communication disorders arising from auditory system dysfunction. This position counsels patients about hearing health and the possible need for treatment/management.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Provides follow-up care and counseling to patients and their families.
- Administers and interprets auditory evoked potential studies as well as electronystagmography and video stag mography assessments. Utilizes supervisory support as appropriate.
- Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity, equity and inclusion principles. Takes an active role to positively affect employee satisfaction within the department by creating a positive work environment for improvement of department scores for employee engagement.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Accurately administers and interprets fundamental audiometric evaluation.
- Recommends appropriate audiological services for patients. Selects, validates, and dispenses appropriate assistive technology.
- Performs, evaluates, and documents equipment calibration as assigned. Modifies test battery as appropriate for each individual patient.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Actively participates in Performance Improvement planning and efforts. Works consistently to improve systems and processes and identify trends, using situational awareness for teachable moments to improve safety with colleagues.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Tracks, requests, and orders supplies as needed.
- Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Participates in training to update or share knowledge of new hearing or balance disorder treatment methods or technologies.
- Maintains personal professional development through organization membership, attendance at seminars, workshops and other educational programs, to ensure awareness of current developments and trends in practice of audiology.
- Identifies and assumes responsibility of own learning needs and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Completes and updates My Development plan on an ongoing basis.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION- Graduate degree (AuD) in Audiology or Communication Disorders with a major in Audiology.
WORK EXPERIENCE- One year of Medical Audiology experience.
- Hearing aid dispensing preferred.
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