Audiologist

About the role

Function as an independent professional and service provider. Support otolaryngology physicians during daily patient schedules; see patients referred from other providers and patients needing hearing aids services. Determine type and degree of hearing impairment and implement habilitation and rehabilitation services.

Perform and interpret electrophysiological testing including intra-operative and sedated ABR at Duly surgical center. Bring new testing modalities and technology to the practice to enhance standard of care.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, administer and interpret a variety of tests such as air and bone conduction and speech reception and discrimination tests to determine type and degree of hearing impairment, site of damage, and effects on comprehension and speech.
• Evaluate test results in relation to behavioral, social, educational, and medical information obtained from patients, families, teachers, speech pathologists, and other professionals to determine communication problems related to hearing disability. Refer to physician as appropriate.
• Schedule, administer, and interpret electrophysiological testing including ABR, ENG/VNG, ECOG, OAE, and ASSR testing to assess central hearing ability and inner ear function. Perform intra-operative and sedated ABR at Duly surgical center.
• Plan and implement prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services including hearing aid selection, orientation, counseling, and programming.
• Provide earmold fitting for purposes of hearing protection and water protection.
• Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and calibration of all audiological equipment. Order supplies and materials for departmental needs.
• Act as a consultant to educational, medical, legal, and other professional groups.
• Maintain continuing education requirement of 20 CEU hours every 2 years in compliance with the mandate for professional licensure.
• Perform other projects and duties as related to department objectives.

Requirements

• Au.D. or Master's Degree in Audiology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC-A) required if supervising student externs.
• Current licensure from the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency in Audiology (if Master's prepared) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, for the purpose of student supervision.
• CPR certification required.
• Minimum of one year of clinical audiology experience preferred. Will consider recent graduate.
• Proficient in NOAH software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficient keyboarding skills including speed and accuracy.
• Previous experience with an EMR preferred.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills to prioritize daily work.