Audiologist Job at Mohawk Valley Health System, Oneonta, NY

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  • Mohawk Valley Health System
  • Oneonta, NY

Job Description

Audiologist - Full Time - Days - $7,500 Sign On Bonus at Mohawk Valley Health System summary:

The Audiologist is responsible for administering audiology and amplification treatments under physician guidance, evaluating and planning patient care to restore function and prevent disability. This role includes performing comprehensive hearing and vestibular assessments, counseling patients and families on the impacts of hearing impairment, and educating them on hearing assistive devices. The Audiologist collaborates with healthcare staff to ensure optimal patient care and participates in quality improvement activities.

Job Summary

The Audiologist is responsible for administration and direct application of audiology and amplification treatment modalities as prescribed by a referring physician. Evaluates, plans, directs and treats all patients referred for audiology treatments to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury. Assists patients to obtain maximum performance and function in society while learning to live a routine “normal” life within the constraints of their disability.

Core Job Responsibilities

  • Obtains case history from patient, family member or staff.
  • Performs otoscopic examination per professional standards and makes appropriate referrals to physicians.
  • Obtains test results in a timely fashion to determine nature and extent of hearing/vestibular difficulty. Testing may include; adult and infant hearing testing, hearing aid checks, hearing aid evaluations, Real Ear Measures, Auditory Brainstem Response test, Videonystagmography, Electrocochleography, Central Auditory Processing testing, and Otoacoustic emissions.
  • Completes timely and appropriate documentation for all Audiology treatments, assessments and evaluations performed for the inpatient and outpatient population.
  • Interprets and integrates test results and behavioral observations into accurate diagnostic impressions.
  • Counsels patient, family members and associated care provider staff regarding educational, vocational, social and psychological effects of hearing impairment, balance disorders, tinnitus and auditory processing disorders. Evaluates effectiveness of learning. Adjusts counseling to accommodate patient/family understanding and learning styles.
  • Modifies hearing aid settings to improve patient’s amplification benefit and/or re-instructs patient/family regarding realistic expectations and hearing aid use.
  • Educates patients and family members in the care and use of hearing assistive devices. Identifies and addresses areas of deficiency in patient understanding. 
  • Assists in scheduling of patient visits for audiology/hearing aid evaluation and treatment.
  • Calibrates equipment as needed in accordance with established procedures. 
  • Participates in CQI/statistical activities as requested.
  • Complies with policies and procedures related to departmental and MVHS operations. 
  • Maintains standards of professional Audiologist society (ASHA/AAA) procedures and ethical behavior.
  • Utilizes products, supplies and equipment in an efficient manner, with minimal cost and waste.
  • Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

  • Masters in Audiology or Communication Disorders.
  • Computer proficiency with training in NOAH hearing aid software and MS Office.

PREFERRED:

  • Doctoral degree in Audiology or Communication Disorders.
  • May consider a strong 4th year AuD candidate.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:

  • New York State license in audiology or obtained within 12 months.
  • New York State registration as Hearing Aid Dispenser or obtained within 12 months. 
  • Current BLS certification.

PREFERRED:

  • Eligible for Certificate of Clinical Competence in audiology from the American Speech, Language Hearing Association (ASHA).

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

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Job Details

Req Id 91508 
Department AUDIOLOGY 
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 8.00
FTE 1 
Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time 
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $31 - $54 Hourly

Keywords:

Audiologist, Hearing Assessment, Hearing Aids, Vestibular Testing, Patient Care, Hearing Impairment, Counseling, Audiology Treatments, Health Care, Clinical Audiology

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Relocation bonus, Shift work,

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