AUDIOLOGIST

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive diagnostic hearing assessments.
• Conducts hearing and balance evaluations for patients of all ages according to established standards.
• Evaluates, repairs, and performs fittings on hearing aids.
• Performs VNG Testing.
• Performs Cochlear Implant candidacy evaluations, activations, and re-mapping.
• Conducts follow-up evaluations for patients.
• Performs canalith repositioning maneuvers.
• Dispenses FM assistive listening systems and other assistive devices.
• Provides community service talks throughout the area and the Mercy Health System.
• May be required to work flexible hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

• Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.
• Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; meets commitments; abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.
• Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; gives and welcomes feedback; generates suggestions for improving work; embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.
• Cost - Conserves organization resources; understands fiscal responsibility; works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Doctoral Degree in Audiology.

Licensure as an audiologist.
Completion of CEUs for state licensure.

Passing the Driver's License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).

Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.

Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.

N/A

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Category C - No partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

• Neonate (birth - 28 days)
• Infant (29 days - less than 1 year)
• Pediatric (1 year - 12 years)
• Adolescents (13 years - 17 years)
• Adult (18 years - 64 years)
• Geriatric (65 years and older)

Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.

Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit; occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and may be required to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.

N/A

Directly supervises audiology staff at Mercy Clinics as well as audiology services at Mercy Hospital and other outlying clinics. Supervises Clinical Fellowship Year audiologists.

$64,012.06 - $

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer
. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

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