Audiologist Cochlear Implant Specialist

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville Tennessee and operating at a global crossroads of teaching discovery and patient care VUMC is a community ofindividuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniquenessis sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilts mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care education and research.

Organization:

Audiology - Cochlear Implant

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY
Evaluates treats and counsels patients with hearing disorders to improve communication function through use of cochlear implants. Initiates collaboration with health care team to meet patient care outcomes and system improvement objectives.

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Audiologist Cochlear Implant Specialist

Location: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Medical Center East Nashville TN
Schedule: Full-Time MondayFriday 8:00 AM5:00 PM
Required: ASHA CCCA Doctor of Audiology (AuD)

Shape the Future of Hearing Health at Vanderbilt Health

At Vanderbilt Health our audiologists are part of a nationally recognized patientcentered team advancing cuttingedge hearing and cochlear implant care. If youre passionate about helping patients of all ages access lifechanging hearing technology and you thrive in a collaborative missiondriven environment we invite you to join us.

What Youll Do

In this specialized clinical role you will provide advanced audiologic care to pediatric and adult cochlear implant patients while working with all three major cochlear implant manufacturers (Cochlear MEDEL Advanced Bionics). Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic audiologic evaluations

• Complete cochlear implant candidacy assessments and preoperative evaluations

• Perform device activation (switchon) programming mapping and longterm followup care

• Troubleshoot CI devices accessories and assistive technologies

• Provide counseling rehabilitation guidance and education to patients and families

• Deliver general audiology services

• Maintain detailed documentation and clinical outcome tracking

• Collaborate with otologists SLPs educators and multidisciplinary teams

• Support the education and training of AuD students and residents in Vanderbilts topranked academic environment

What Were Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Audiology (AuD)

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCCA)

• Eligibility for Tennessee audiology licensure

• Demonstrated experience in cochlear implant evaluation and programming

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of cochlear implant clinical experience (adult and/or pediatric)

• Experience with Cochlear MEDEL and Advanced Bionics

• Strong patientfacing communication and counseling skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment

Why Join Vanderbilt Health

Exceptional Benefits

• Day One eligibility for medical dental vision and retirement

• Access to stateoftheart diagnostic and implant technologies

• Professional development mentorship and teaching opportunities

• Opportunity to work with a highly diverse patient population including pediatrics

National Recognition

• Ranked the #1 Hospital in Tennessee and Nashville by U.S. News & World Report

• Named to Beckers Great Hospitals in America list

• Home to the #1 nationally ranked graduate programs in Audiology and SpeechLanguage Pathology

• Monroe Carell Jr. Childrens Hospital: #1 in Tennessee and the Southeast

• Proud Magnetdesignated health system committed to evidencebased practice and interdisciplinary care

A Mission That Matters

At Vanderbilt Health we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. Our shared purpose is simple: help every patient live their healthiest life through connection compassion and worldclass expertise.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Completes full diagnostic hearing assessments using the appropriate testing method and cochlear implant equipment for the patient type (adult and pediatric) diagnosis and reason for referral. Formulates and/or implements a treatment plan to address deficits and patient/family areas of concern. Completes documentation in a timely manner. Provides education/consultation to patient family health care team and community. Enhances and impacts our knowledge of the nature of communicative and related disorders. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES Audiology Patient Education: Communicates functional impact of assessment findings treatment interventions diagnosis and disease process. Adapts communication to the level of understanding of the patient. Determines comprehension and need for repetition and/or revision of methods. Audiology Patient Evaluation: Obtains pertinent information to appropriately assess the patient. Administers appropriate hearing assessment per the clinical protocol. Interprets the results of the assessment and their significance for the patient family referring physician and other members of the health care team. Demonstrates basic knowledge and skills development in audiometric assessment across the age range as well as at least two of the following areas: infant hearing screening and audiometric estimation hearing aid assessment and fitting cochlear implant assessment and fitting and balance function testing. Audiology Treatment Implementation: Includes objectives based upon the results of the assessment and input from the patient and family. Selects interventions which produce the desired outcomes within the time frame projected. Modifies the treatment plan if patient/family is/are not receiving benefit. Incorporates educational needs for patient and family. Includes patient and family in all aspects of care. Respects roles and professional boundaries of others. Rehab Therapist Patient Documentation: Demonstrates proficiency in documentation practices. Documents in the appropriate templates and utilizes only approved abbreviations within patient documentation. Meets institutional standards for quality and timeliness of documentation.

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive diagnostic and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Healths reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

Each year people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time energy and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies ones own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies tools and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Audiologist - Tennessee

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

Less than 1 year

Education:

Doctorate

Vanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.