AUDIOLOGIST, STAFF (Hospital based)

Responsibilities

• Provides Diagnostic and/or Treatment Services - provided with 5% or less supervision
• Independently provides services in clinical areas and one “Other” clinical areas: Vestibular Function, Pediatric Testing, Adult Testing, Hearing Aid Dispensing, Other: ABR, Aural habilitation/rehabilitation (includes treatment services), Auditory Processing, FM systems)
• Consistently selects, utilizes, and accurately interprets appropriate, testing materials and/or instrumentation based on presenting needs and department protocols.
• Sets up and uses appropriate testing materials and/or instrumentation based on presenting needs and department protocols.
• Seeks input/feedback/questions from patient/caregivers consistently, utilizing a variety of strategies/techniques to assure successful communication.
• Completes clinical documentation with 5% or less supervision.
• Clinical Documentation: Clinical documentation consistently includes thorough discussion of reason for referral, problem/goals, interpretation of results, progress, and thorough recommendations/plans that consistently follow department protocols.
• Makes appropriate clinical recommendations and referrals, and consistently follows dept procedures for completing such referrals.
• Hearing Works documentation consistently includes reason for visit, assessment of problem/concern and plan of action.
• Clinical documentation is accurate, thorough, and complete at least 85% of the time according to dept standards.
• Departmental Documentation: Departmental documentation (e.g. HW hours, clinical and HW charge/day sheets, school billing, PE submission, therapy attendance, etc) is accurate, timely and complete at least 95% of the time.
• Hearing Works documentation and pricing for services are consistently thorough and accurate according to department standards and guidelines.
• Consistently counsels patients/caregivers regarding findings, recommendations and/or carry over of therapeutic goals in a clear, concise manner.
• Shares new applications of clinical knowledge/skills with fellow staff at least once per year via direct training, group presentations and/or case reviews.
• Proactively monitors clinical schedule, consistently notifies coordinator at least two business days in advance of known openings (openings of more than one hour per business day).
• Always prioritizes and maximizes direct, billable patient care.
• Consistently performs instrument/equipment problem-solving/trouble-shooting.
• Demonstrates ability to identify and address challenges, issues or problems, seeking support when needed to ensure a positive outcome or resolution.
• Participates in at least 1 outreach activity per year. Outreach activities may include an educational program to internal or external customers, cultivating of referral sources, development of new programs, etc.
• Performs Other Related Duties As Assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year experience
• AuD or Masters Degree in Audiology
• NYS License in Audiology; NYS Hearing Aid Dispensing Certification or eligible
• ASHA-CCC or American Academy of Audiology membership
• If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
• Must have own transportation to move from site to site and/or home to home to provide patient care.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills and demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills.