Audiologist II

Albany Medical Center • Clifton Park, NY

1d • $77,075 - $119,466 • Onsite

About The Position

The Audiologist provides services and support for individuals with hearing impairments, aimed at the amelioration of difficulties stemming from such problems. New York State Professional Licensing Standards and Practice Guidelines of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association guide the practice of the Audiologist. The primary responsibilities of the Audiologist are evaluation and treatment of hearing impairments. Examines, tests, diagnoses, and administers remedial treatment for patients with hearing impairment. Provides appropriate evaluation and counseling to all patients. Performs amplification evaluations with special attention to the total hearing health and communication needs of the patient. Maintains active and supportive communication with the patient and others concerned in their care regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process. Demonstrates initiative, collaboration and strong teamwork skills in delivering patient care. Insures all documentation is timely, present and complete, consistent with departmental, institutional and third party/regulatory requirements. Performs internal and external public education functions. Ability to exercise judgment in the analysis of facts and circumstances to determine actions to be taken in accordance with standard policies and practices. Ability to organize resources for effective utilization. Able to prioritize tasks and perform work effectively with frequent interruptions. Demonstrates ability to show compassion and courtesy with coworkers, patients, families, and the public when dealing with difficult or high pressure situations. Participates in other departmental and institutional activities as assigned.

Requirements

• New York State Professional Licensing Standards
• Practice Guidelines of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Responsibilities

• Examines, tests, diagnoses, and administers remedial treatment for patients with hearing impairment.
• Provides appropriate evaluation and counseling to all patients.
• Performs amplification evaluations with special attention to the total hearing health and communication needs of the patient.
• Maintains active and supportive communication with the patient and others concerned in their care regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
• Demonstrates initiative, collaboration and strong teamwork skills in delivering patient care.
• Insures all documentation is timely, present and complete, consistent with departmental, institutional and third party/regulatory requirements.
• Performs internal and external public education functions.
• Ability to exercise judgment in the analysis of facts and circumstances to determine actions to be taken in accordance with standard policies and practices.
• Ability to organize resources for effective utilization.
• Able to prioritize tasks and perform work effectively with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrates ability to show compassion and courtesy with coworkers, patients, families, and the public when dealing with difficult or high pressure situations.
• Participates in other departmental and institutional activities as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level