Audiologist - Ft

TITLE: Audiologist
DEPARTMENT: Audiology
FLSA: Exempt
JOB SUMMARY: Plans and administers medically necessary audiology tests and measures and implements habilitation and rehabilitation services for these patients within the practice standards of the American Speech and Hearing Association.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Training: Master's degree or Doctor of Audiology degree including successful completion of required clinical internships.
Experience: None required. Pediatric emphasis is preferred
License/Registration: Licensed as an Audiologist in the State of Washington.
Population Served: Pediatric, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Age, and Elderly.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Planning and Prioritizing
1.Plans and prepares written treatment programs based on evaluations of available patient data.
Information Gathering

1. Reviews and evaluates physician referral, if indicated, and patient's medical records to determine the type of evaluation and treatment required

3.Performs patient tests, measurements, and evaluations and records and evaluates findings to aid in establishing or revising specifics of treatment programs.
Decision-Making

1. Develops appropriate treatment program based on clinical signs and symptoms, patient needs and physician evaluation.

Communication

1. Actively participates in staff meetings and/or patient conferences as needed or requested.

Technical Proficiency

1. Administers treatments involving application of audiology protocols; evaluates effects of treatments and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefits.

7.Records patient treatment, response, and progress.
Teamwork

1. Actively participates in department and PRH marketing and promotional activities.

9.Confers with members of the healthcare team to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment programs and integrate audiology treatment with other aspects of patient health care.
Quality

1. Identifies areas to be considered for improvement in the quality of service and participates in the quality improvement effort.

Outcomes

1. Evaluates effectiveness of patient treatment and adjusts treatment to achieve maximum benefits.

Personal Education

1. Evaluates and coordinates the educational needs for the department staff to promote professional growth.

13.Maintains education requirements for the State of Washington license.
Work Effectiveness

1. Orients, instructs, and directs work activities of audiology students and volunteers.

Reliability

1. Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.

16.Demonstrates flexibility in assuming new work responsibilities.
Education of Others

1. Instructs patients and support system in audiology procedures as appropriate.

18.Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on audiology and related topics for healthcare team, students, and community.
19.Conducts in-service to staff following completion of continuing education course.
Creating a Safe Work Environment

1. Identifies safety concerns and actively seeks to resolve these issues.

Stewardship
21.Assumes the willingness to be accountable for the well-being of the larger organization by operating in service, rather than in control, of those around us.
Ethical Conduct
22.Consistently communicates and collaborates with colleagues about decisions which involve legal and ethical issues.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1.Serves as Clinical Instructor to train and evaluate clinical students, as indicated by level of experience.
2.Plans and develops audiology research programs and participate in conducting research.
3.Writes technical articles and reports for publications.
4.Teaches audiology techniques and procedures in educational institutions.
5.Schedules evaluations, treatments, and conferences with patients and other team members.
6.Performs other non-essential functions as requested.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Sitting: 70% Standing/Walking: 30%
Frequent lifting/carrying of 10-20 lbs. of resource materials/communication devices/adaptive equipment.
Constant reaching/handling/fingering/feeling for all activities of patient care and documentation.
Constant talking/hearing/seeing for all aspects of patient care and administrative duties.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Location: Inside
Occasional exposure to cleaning agents used to clean hearing aids.
Occasional exposure to odors or body fluids during treatment.