Audiologist

Overview

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Performs and interprets behavioral testing for the auditory and vestibular system. Provides counseling and rehabilitative services to hearing, balance and communication-impaired individuals and their families. Facilitates hearing conservation. Performs other related duties as required.

Monitors the electronic equipment for proper functioning, maintains an up-to-date calibration schedule, and is responsible for infection control in equipment that comes in direct contact with patients. Orders office and audiology supplies.

Supervises students, clinical interns and fellows in Audiology.

Maintains patient flow to and from Audiology Department in conjunction with physician appointments. Maintains a schedule for patients seen in Audiology and maintains records for clinic charts. Performs basic and special audiometric testing on patients of all ages including air and bone conduction testing,

speech and impedance testing, acoustic reflex testing, play audiometry, COR, eustachian tube dysfunction, fistula testing, OAE’s (otoacoustic emissions), ABR (auditory brainstem response), ENG (electronystagmography), Ecog (electrocochleography), and ENOG (electroneuronography).

Provides hearing aid counseling, fitting, evaluation and troubleshooting of malfunctioning hearing aids,

cochlear implant management, including programming of speech processors, troubleshooting, and counseling. Manages the Tinnitus Retraining Therapy program, hearing protection, and cerumen management. Orders, purchases, and bills for hearing aids. Maintains current information on Audiology practice and procedures.

Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. Attends educational in-services as appropriate. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.

Maintains a record of patients seen in Audiology including the dictation on patients not seen in conjunction with an Otolaryngology physician. Tracks patient demographics. Responsible for all Audiology billing.

Prepares and presents Audiology courses to students, fellows, and Otolaryngology residents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of a Masters Degree in Audiology. Experience not required, but 2-4 years experience as a practicing Audiologist with hearing aid sales experience preferred. Georgia Audiology license required. Meet minimum hours required for licensure biannually for maintenance. ASHA certification must be obtained within 6 months of starting job. Maintenance of membership and active involvement in local, regional, and national organizations pertaining to Audiology expected. Computer literacy; counseling, listening and patience skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week’s advance notice is preferred.

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Division Emory Decatur Hospital

Campus Location Decatur, GA, 30033

Campus Location US-GA-Decatur

Department DEC-Outpatient Rehab Services

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Job Number 162492

Job Category Therapy

Schedule 8a-4:30p

Standard Hours 40 Hours

Hourly Minimum USD $45.51/Hr.

Hourly Midpoint USD $54.10/Hr.

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.