Audiologist

Altru Audiology Position

Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.

Location: Altru Professional Center 4400 S. Washington St. Grand Forks, ND 58201 Pay Range: $85,446.40 - $128,169.60

Summary:

The Audiologist is responsible for identifying, assessing, diagnosing, managing and interpreting test results related to disorders of human hearing, balance and other neural systems. This position provides audiological rehabilitation, selects, fits and dispenses amplification systems such as hearing aids and related devices. The Audiologist evaluates and manages children and adults with central auditory processing disorders and supervises and completes tracking of newborn hearing screening programs.

The Altru Audiology team provides a wide variety of hearing and balance services to a rural community. We are a great match for an Audiologist hoping to employ a diverse set of skills on a regular basis. Our department currently offers hearing evaluations, hearing aid fitting and follow-up services, cochlear implant candidacy evaluations, cochlear implant programming, BAHA/Osia programming, threshold ABR (natural sleep and sedated), CAPD evaluations, and vestibular testing (VNG, ECochG, and VEMP). All services (except vestibular testing) are available for both adult and pediatric patients. We work closely with Altru's ENT department, including two cochlear implant surgeons. The Altru Audiology team is based in Grand Forks, ND but also provides limited services in Devils Lake and Park River, ND as well as Crookston, MN.

Essential Job Functions:

• Obtains an accurate and concise patient history and any pertinent information for each patient.
• Performs accurate hearing evaluations using the appropriate diagnostic testing procedures. Performs rehabilitative services including counseling and teaching of basic effective communication techniques for individuals with hearing deficits.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize normal and abnormal results, and properly interprets and explains these results. Demonstrates the ability to differentiate between organic and inorganic disabilities.
• Performs follow-up and reassesses the patient's auditory acuity and hearing aid performance on a schedule commensurate with the nature and etiology of their hearing loss, their personal needs, and current habilitation guidelines.
• Documents results of audiological testing, along with clinical observations, in order to assist the physician with the final interpretation and management.
• Makes appropriate recommendations on hearing aids, ENT management, speech therapy, and other assistive devices.
• Educates patients, family and/or other appropriate parties to the purpose, procedure and proper use of the audiological testing and rehabilitation.
• Counsels the patient on amplification options and products.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certifications:

• Audiologist | North Dakota Audiology License | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Audiologist | Minnesota Department of Health in Audiology | Within 24 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) | American Speech Language Associate (ASHA) | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• American Board of Audiology Certified (ABAC) | American Board of Audiology (ABA) | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver's License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 Days of Start Date | Learning Management System
• Hearing Instrument Dispensers | North Dakota Board of Hearing Aid Dispensers | Within 6 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources

Notes:

• CCC-A may be credentialed by the ASHA or the ABA.
• Must also complete an externship in audiology for 1 year.

Language Requirements:

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands:

• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)• Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)• Crawl: Not Applicable• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)• See: Continuously (67-100%)• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions:

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)• Outdoor: Not Applicable• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Frequent Driver

Reference ID: R7420

Making a real difference. For one another.

To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

At Altru, you'll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You'll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)