Audiologist II

Department/Unit: Otolaryngology (Hearing Center) Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $77,075.00 - $119,466.00 The Audiologist provides services and support for individuals with hearing impairments, aimed at ameliorating difficulties stemming from such problems. New York State Professional Licensing Standards and Practice Guidelines of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association guide the practice of the Audiologist. The primary responsibilities of the Audiologist are the evaluation and treatment of hearing impairments. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Examine, test, diagnose, and administer remedial treatment for patients with hearing impairment. Provide appropriate evaluation and counseling to all patients. Perform amplification evaluations with special attention to total hearing health and communication needs of the patient. Maintain active and supportive communication with the patient and others concerned in their care regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process. Demonstrate initiative, collaboration, and strong teamwork skills in delivering patient care. Ensure documentation is timely, present, and complete, consistent with departmental, institutional, and third‑party regulatory requirements. Perform internal and external public education functions. Essential Functions Exercise judgment in the analysis of facts and circumstances to determine actions to be taken in accordance with standard policies and practices. Organize resources for effective utilization. Prioritize tasks and perform work effectively with frequent interruptions. Show compassion and courtesy with coworkers, patients, families, and the public when dealing with difficult or high‑pressure situations. Participate in other departmental and institutional activities as assigned. Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. #J-18808-Ljbffr