The Audiologist diagnoses and provides aural rehabilitative services to the assigned population who demonstrate hearing loss. Administers a wide variety of tests to determine patient's hearing levels and hearing loss, and to prescribe the use of a hearing aid and/or special training. Coordinates audiometric results with other diagnostic data and assists in selection and use of suitable hearing aids and prescribing appropriate treatment.
Essential Functions:
- Performs patient hearing test assessments, analyzes results and recommends varied treatment and product options.
- Delivers clinically appropriate evaluation, therapy and aural rehabilitative services to assigned population/patients with hearing and balance problems as guided by preferred practices outlined in the Standards of Clinical Practices Manual. Generates appropriate rehabilitative protocols/timelines.
- Counsels patients, documents treatment plans and works with the physician on a treatment plan. Develops appropriate recommendations for patient follow-up.
- Provides clinically appropriate neural telemetry testing in the operating room.
- Fits and dispenses hearing aids or other equipment as required.
- Performs daily equipment biological calibrations, maintains equipment, and initiates requests for repair.
- Keeps accurate and comprehensive records in patient's medical chart and department-based files.
- Facilitates the organization’s compliance with JCAHO, CARF, ASHA, OSHA and ADA guidelines.
Job Qualifications:
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider American Heart Association
- Audiology American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Audiology Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Experience:
Minimum Required: 0 to 6 months as a certified Audiologist
License/Certification:
Minimum Required: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology bestowed by ASHA desired
Special Skills/Training:
Minimum Required: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology bestowed by ASHA desired
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America)
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