Audiologist

Description:

SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing duties that include providing all types of diagnostic audiometric testing and interpretation.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Perform and interpret diagnostic testing, including but not limited to, comprehensive audiologic evaluations, impedance testing, ABR, ENG, fistula testing, OAE, CAP evaluation, ET included in impedance and Ecoch G, auditory process evaluations

Counsel patients regarding hearing aids; provide hearing aid evaluations and fittings

Order hearing aids in a timely manner and give to secretary for shipping

Perform in-house repair and modifications of hearing aids when possible

Conduct follow-up consultations and counseling

Advise appropriate patients on securing local, state or federal assistance for purchase of hearing aids

Monitor condition of equipment and call appropriate repair/maintenance personnel when necessary.

Monitor stock in each booth or room and replenish when low; advise Business Office personnel when supplies need to be ordered, providing detailed reorder list

Clean headphones, probe tips, etc., on a regular basis

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Doctor of Audiology (AuD) from an accredited program

State license from the State of North Carolina Board of Examiners Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists

National board certification

Skill in preparing written patient evaluations

Manual dexterity to calibrate equipment

Ability to relate to individuals of all ages

Above-average communication, language, and interpersonal skills

Unimpaired or corrected hearing/listening skills

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Compassion

Patience

Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills

Detailed-oriented with excellent record keeping skills

Time management

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Full-Time