Audiologist

Audiology 4th Year Extern

The Audiology Extern receives training on assessments, diagnosis, evaluation, and habilitation related to patient management under supervision of a clinical audiologist. The Audiology Extern has completed a Masters/equivalent education and is prepared to work in the clinical setting for a period of one year under the direction of a certified (ASHA) audiologist while pursuing a doctorate. Clinical setting is a fast paced diverse health safety net hospital with diverse learning opportunities spanning the audiology scope of practice.

Position: Audiology 4th Year Extern

Department: Audiology

Schedule: Per Diem

Job Requirements:

Education: Master's degree in Audiology or 3 years completion/2 years in an accelerated program of accredited academic AuD coursework in Audiology equivalent of Master's Degree in Audiology Eligibility for MA Audiology license

Certificates Licenses Registrations Required: 2 Letters of Recommendation from clinical preceptors and/or clinical professors. Personal Statement.

Experience: 2 years completion of a Doctorate of Audiology program (Accelerated Program or 3 years completion in a non-accelerated program)

Knowledge and Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills to instill confidence and to advocate for patients and their family. Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated commitment and enthusiasm towards learning. An organized work style and ability to keep clear written documentation. Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access enter and interpret computerized data/information.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties:

• Perform comprehensive audiologic evaluations for pediatric (8 month-18 years) and adult patients.
• Perform diverse vestibular testing (VNG VEMP Ecog Rotary Chair vHIT & Canalith Repositioning)
• Perform Auditory Brainstem Response testing on infants (birth-6 months)
• Evaluate patients fit and troubleshoot hearing aids (pediatric/adult)
• Evaluate program and troubleshoot implantable devices (cochlear implant/osseointegrated devices)
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary team in a busy ENT clinic (inpatients sedated procedures etc.)
• Facilitates clinic efficiency (hearing aid dispensary manufacturer communication etc.)

Compensation Range: 18.00-22.00/hr

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education experience skills and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements as well as business/organizational needs internal equity and market-competitiveness. In addition BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes but is not limited to benefits (medical dental vision pharmacy) discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases Flexible Spending Accounts 403(b) savings matches paid time off career advancement opportunities and resources to support employee and family well-being. NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans