Audiologist

SUMMARY

The Audiologist reports directly to the Clinical Manager and/or Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM), and may be under the guidance of more senior program specific clinician. The Audiologist provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluation services for auditory, vestibular, and related disorders; evaluates, selects, fits and dispenses hearing instruments and cochlear implants; provides aural rehabilitation to assist patients regain or utilize their hearing abilities at the highest level possible. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicates clearly, respectfully, and honestly with patients and/or caregivers, and colleagues
• Adjusts communication and response to the level of understanding of the listener
• Examines and evaluates patients to determine degree and type of hearing loss
• Evaluates and manages children and adults with central auditory processing disorders
• Performs specialized testing (e.g. site of lesion, auditory brainstem response testing, otoacoustic emissions, vestibular evoked potentials, acoustic reflex testing, videonystagmography)
• Evaluates and counsels patients concerning appropriate hearing aids
• Fits, programs, dispenses and monitors use of hearing aids
• Provides education and counseling to patients and caregivers regarding rehabilitation, test results, aids, and expectations of hearing impairment
• Completes documentation and charges timely and accurately, in compliance with department policy
• Completes clinical documentation reflecting eligibility/medical necessity of services in compliance with professional and regulatory standards
• Consistently applies evidence-based practice to all aspects of clinical care
• Seeks additional guidance when necessary to assure safe and effective patient care
• Recommends and refers for additional diagnostic testing and/or services
• Complies with hospital and departmental policies and guidelines
• Participates in strategic departmental quality improvement initiatives
• Provides education to other hospital departments/personnel, students, and outside agencies/schools
• Determines priorities according to departmental and patient care need
• Participates in community based professional events
• Participates in ongoing educational activities
• Supports and promotes departmental teamwork
• Completes mandatory departmental and hospital training
• Ensures maintenance and operational condition of equipment utilized for evaluation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Master's degree in Audiology from an accredited institution if licensed by December 31, 2007
• Audiology Doctoral degree from an accredited institution if initial licensure is January 1, 2008 or later
• State license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) or the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) necessary to practice Audiology in the state of Rhode Island
• Audiologists supervising students who wish to obtain the CCC-A of ASHA must hold the CCC-A
• EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one-year experience including a one-year clinical externship

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Fit for duty in accordance with OSHA standards and program specific needs

INDEPENDENT ACTION

• Performs independently within the department's policies and practices
• Refers specific complex problems to ACM and/or Clinical Manager when clarification of departmental policies and procedures is required
• Independently sets goals for professional development

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• No direct supervision. However, pursuant to the state of Rhode Island Rules and Regulations for Audiologists, a licensed audiologist shall at all times be responsible for the clinical supervision of supportive personnel, Clinical Fellows, and students to ensure the safety and welfare of patients, including cosigning notes, reviewing patient treatment plans and goals.

PAY RANGE

$74,672.00 - $123,198.40

LOCATION

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

WORK TYPE

3 X 10 hour shifts M-F (Wednesday required, other days flexible)

WORK SHIFT

Day

DAILY HOURS

10 hours

DRIVING REQUIRED

No