Audiologist; ENT

Overview

The Audiologist is responsible for testing, evaluating, and prescribing treatment of hearing disorders. Responsible for a full range of diagnostic and rehabilitative services to all patients.

Reports to the Director of Audiology

• Obtain case history and administer diagnostic tests to determine nature and degree of hearing problem.
• Consult with patients on the nature of hearing loss and communicate problems. Develop an individual treatment program. Conduct follow-up to determine patient progress.
• Interpret results and dictate reports for medical records. Consult with other medical professional.
• Plan and direct treatment programs to restore patient s hearing to within normal range of functional for communication skills.
• Instruct patients, families, friends, and relatives in rehabilitative procedures.
• Develop new audiology program and services within clinic and outreach facilities.
• Perform hearing aid evaluations and dispense hearing aids.
• Check hearing aids, repair hearing aids, and sell batteries for hearing aids.
• Make referral for further medical treatment and evaluation as test results dictate.
• Maintain audiometric sound rooms in a clean and orderly manner. Keep equipment in good working condition.
• Attend necessary meetings to maintain continued education hours.
• Participate in professional involvement activities and maintain professional affiliations such as membership in the Illinois Speech and Hearing Society and membership with the American Speech and Hearing Society.
• Maintain patient confidentiality. Provide records and information per request by referring physicians.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.

M.S./M/A./Ph.D. degree required. Major in Audiology.

• State of Illinois Audiologist license required.
• CCC-A certified by ASHA.

• Requires manual dexterity and eye/hand coordination for repair and calibration of equipment.
• Requires lifting items up to 50 lbs. and carrying them for a distance of 25 feet.
• Requires full range of hearing and vision correctable to 20/20.
• Required to work under stressful conditions with patients who are confused and sometimes in pain.
• Required prolonged standing and/or sitting, frequently bending, stooping or stretching.
• May require lifting or positioning a patient.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases and body fluids.

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