Audiologist ENT Altoona - $20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Audiologist

Provide and interpret comprehensive audiological evaluations including but not limited to: audiometry, tympanometry, Otoacoustic emissions, acoustic reflex testing, and electro/video nystagmography. Also provide hearing aid evaluation, fitting and maintenance.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

Master's degree in Audiology or graduate from an Au.D program.

Experience:

Three years of audiology experience in a physician practice setting preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of auditory equipment and measuring instruments.
• Must be able to make sound, independent judgments and demonstrate concepts of healthcare team collaboration.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of auditory equipment and procedures, protocols and safety hazards common to administering auditory tests and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to read, understand and follow written and verbal instructions and procedures.
• Excellent prioritizing and problem solving skills.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot equipment problems and perform simple adjustments.

License/Certification/Registration:

• Current Pennsylvania license in Audiology.
• Must meet and maintain the American Heart Association's standard for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).

Working Conditions:

Exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common to a clinic environment. Requires working in varied settings including exam and audiology rooms. May require working in close quarters.

Physical Demands:

Requires full range body motion including manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires a combination of sitting, walking, bending, reaching, lifting and manipulation of patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide audiological and vestibular evaluations for patients with balance and hearing disorders. Select, administer and interpret formal and informal tests to determine the extent of a patient's vestibular and/or hearing impairment.
• Provide comprehensive hearing evaluations, Otoacoustic emission and Videonystagmography (VGN) testing and dispense and repair hearing aids.
• Screen referred newborn infants and perform follow up evaluations when indicated.
• Counsel patients regarding hearing, balance or related problems and provide guidance and instructions as appropriate.
• Document the patient's condition and progress per departmental procedures.
• Process patient charges and refer billing questions to the appropriate staff per established procedures.
• Interact with the Director of Surgical Specialties regarding fee schedules, policies and procedures, patient care improvements, minimizing costs and revenue maximization.
• Interact with community agencies and family/caregivers to provide quality patient care including communicating problems and concerns to the appropriate staff, providing patient education and referrals to specialists/professionals as needed, maintaining communication with referring agencies as needed, and conducting community educational opportunities regarding hearing wellness.
• Assist in completion of quality assurance studies, evaluating departmental performance and in initiating measures to improve the quality of services and current practices.
• Maintain Audiology facilities, equipment and materials.
• Perform other duties as required.