Audiologist 1 Pediatrics ENT Clinic
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Job Location:
Baton Rouge, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Audiologist 1 administers and interprets a variety of hearing assessment to determine the type and degree of hearing impairment site of damage and effects on comprehension and speech. Administers and interprets a variety of vestibular assessments to determine site of vestibular impairment. Administers and interprets other assessments for various audio-vestibular diagnostic purposes as applicable. Evaluates test results in relation to behavioral social educational and medical information obtained from patients families teachers and other professionals. Counsels patients regarding test findings and appropriate treatment options for hearing loss. May demonstrate dispense program and perform minor repairs to hearing devices and/or hearing protective devices. Relies on education and training to complete responsibilities with minimal supervision. May lead and direct the work of others within scope of practice. Collaborates with others as part of a multidisciplinary team to direct patient care.
Responsibilities
Care
as clinical staff audiologist for private neuro-otology practice servicing outpatients.
interprets and provides appropriate documentation for hearing and balance testing including but not limited to: - Complete audiologic evaluations - Typmanometry and acoustic reflex measures - Otoacoustic emissions (OAE) - Medical/legal evaluations (IME) - Auditory Brainstem Response testing (ABR) - Electrocochleography (Ecog) - Electronystagmography (ENG) - Rotational Vestibular Chair testing (ROTO) - Computerized Dynamic Posturography (Post) - Vestibular Autorotation testing (VAT) - Infared Video Eye Movement recordings (IRV) - Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers (CRP)
and Collaboration
counseling and rehabilitation to patients and families with hearing loss including some combination of the following: - Counseling patients regarding audiologic findings and hearing aid candidacy - Hearing Aid evaluations - Single-sided deafness or CHL/MHL device option demos - Hearing Aid orientation & fittings - Hearing Aid repairs/modifications - Real ear measurements - Hearing Aid check-in and logging
of these functions could potentially be added with appropriate education/training: - Newborn hearing screening & data management - Conducts cochlear implant evaluations programming & counseling - Conducts & interprets central auditory evaluations
and submits patients notes and charge tickets on a daily basis.
Duties As Assigned
other duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Experience - 1 year experience
Education - Graduate of accredited Audiologist program
Training -
Special Skills -
License & Cert - Current Louisiana State license as Audiologist.
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- FDA Regulations
- Physiology Knowledge
- Microsoft Outlook
- Military Experience
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Pediatrics Experience
- Visual Basic
- CPT Coding
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
About Company
The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is one of the largest healthcare systems based in Louisiana and is the leading healthcare provider for more than half the state’s population. The health system is a non-profit, Catholic organization sponsored by the Franciscan Miss ... View more
