Audiologist

About the role

Responsible for selecting and fitting hearing aids for customers. Administers and interprets tests of hearing. Assesses hearing instrument efficacy. Takes ear impressions and prepares, designs, and modifies ear molds. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Responsibilities

• Cochlear implant evaluations and programming.
• Tinnitus evaluations, counseling, and treatment.
• Maintain and monitor patients' progress and provide ongoing observation of hearing or balance status.
• Fit, dispense, and repair assistive devices, such as hearing aids.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and family members on treatment options and continuing care.
• Research causes and potential treatments for hearing and balance disorders.

Requirements

• Audiology Doctorate required.
• No experience in lieu of a degree accepted.

Qualifications

• [State License] - required.
• BLS - preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong patient/customer service skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• DPOAE, ABR, ENG/VNG, hearing aid evaluation, dispensing and follow-up, and using electronic health records for documentation.

Additional Job Details

Physical Requirements: Standing Frequently (34-66%), Walking Frequently (34-66%), Sitting Occasionally (3-33%), Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device), Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs, Pushing Occasionally (3-33%), Pulling Occasionally (3-33%), Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%), Balancing Frequently (34-66%), Stooping Occasionally (3-33%), Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%), Crouching Occasionally (3-33%), Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%), Reaching Frequently (34-66%), Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%), Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%), Feeling Constantly (67-100%), Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%), Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%), Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%), Talking Constantly (67-100%), Hearing Constantly (67-100%), Remote Type Onsite Work Location: 243-245 Charles Street, Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40, Employee Type: Regular, Work Shift: Day (United States of America).

Pay Range

$70,990.40 - $101,202.40/Annual

Grade

7

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