Audiologist

About the role

The Audiologist performs audiological evaluations, electrophysiologic, and vestibular testing. They evaluate and counsel patients regarding hearing loss, hearing aids, and implantable devices.

Responsibilities

• Perform audiologic evaluations on pediatrics through adults as ordered by the Physician, including speech audiometry, pure tone air and bone conduction, tympanograms, acoustic reflexes, and pediatric testing via sound field testing.
• Provide all services related to hearing aids, including evaluations, fittings, verification, troubleshooting, counseling, fitting earmolds, and earplugs.
• Perform special audiometric testing such as auditory brainstem response (site of lesion and threshold testing), videonystagmography, electrocochleography, vestibular evoked myogenic potential, and otoacoustic emissions.
• Perform canalith repositioning procedures for patients with benign positional vertigo.
• Perform Cochlear Implant and BAHA evaluations, activations, mappings, and routine care and follow-up for patients with implantable devices.
• Manage cerumen removal when appropriate.
• Counsel patients on the use and care of instruments and assistive listening devices, as well as realistic expectations of benefits.
• Provide patients and family members with educational materials, brochures, communication classes, and support groups.
• Conduct follow-up appointments to determine patient success with hearing instruments, perform validation measurements, and make adjustments as needed.
• Perform cleaning and electroacoustical analysis of hearing instruments for established patients according to company policy.
• Accurately and efficiently document patient visits in the electronic medical record.
• Maintain instruments and lab supplies, ensuring all are cleaned, in good working order, and organized.
• Handle other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Audiology (upcoming graduates welcome to apply).
• State of Ohio Audiology license or ability to attain within 1 month of hire.

Skills

• Intermediate to advanced ability in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate and articulate complex information simply.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Attention to detail, timeliness, and strong organizational skills.