Audiologist-Senior - Part Time

San Joaquin County, CA•Stockton, CA

61d

About The Position

TYPICAL DUTIES Identifies, assesses, diagnoses, manages and interprets test results related to disorders of human hearing, balance and other neural systems. Formulates and implements goal directed treatment plan. Treats patients in accordance with audiology standards of care and practice. Formulates patient teaching plans based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning. Counsels patients and their families regarding hearing loss and treatment options. Develops teaching plans to include family if appropriate. Documents appropriately, on the medical record, all audiology treatments, assessments and evaluations performed for the inpatient and outpatient population. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding departmental operations and hospital fire, safety and infection control. Demonstrates applied knowledge when evaluating care for selected patient populations including care appropriate to the age of patients served. Assists with the development of policies and procedures related to the Audiology Department. Develops policies and procedures for review and approval and implements upon approval. Prepares reports related to audiology activities, including performance improvement activities. Oversees state mandated Outpatient Newborn Hearing Screening Program and provides consultation to the coordinator for the Inpatient Newborn Hearing Screening program. Provides performance information regarding the personnel assigned to Audiology Clinic. Coordinates programs with physicians, nurses, professional and para-professional staff; May develop new audiological programs; may coordinate research programs. Conducts and/or attends in-service training programs for staff. Dispenses hearing aids.

Requirements

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university program with a master's degree in audiology.
Experience: Two years of progressively responsible experience as a licensed audiologist.
Licenses/Certificates: 1) Must possess and maintain valid license as an Audiologist issued by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers' Board; and 2) paneled as a California Children Services' provider OR at time of application, must provide verification that an application for paneling as a California Children Services' provider has been submitted and is pending. Failure to obtain paneling within the probationary period may result in release from probation.
Special Requirement: If required by the nature of the assignment, possession of a current and valid California hearing aid dispensing license.
KNOWLEDGE
Current principles, methods, techniques, equipment and materials used in audiology; possible reactions of and hazards to patients during treatment, and of precautionary and remedial measures; anatomy and physiology related to treatment, psychological and physiological problems of persons with disabling conditions.
ABILITY
Prioritize, organize and coordinate care; interpret and adapt physicians orders and/or written reports' communicate effectively; work independently; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, families, staff and others; maintain excellent customer relations; teach therapeutic techniques and modalities, supervise the work of others.

Responsibilities

Identifies, assesses, diagnoses, manages and interprets test results related to disorders of human hearing, balance and other neural systems.
Formulates and implements goal directed treatment plan.
Treats patients in accordance with audiology standards of care and practice.
Formulates patient teaching plans based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning.
Counsels patients and their families regarding hearing loss and treatment options.
Develops teaching plans to include family if appropriate.
Documents appropriately, on the medical record, all audiology treatments, assessments and evaluations performed for the inpatient and outpatient population.
Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding departmental operations and hospital fire, safety and infection control.
Demonstrates applied knowledge when evaluating care for selected patient populations including care appropriate to the age of patients served.
Assists with the development of policies and procedures related to the Audiology Department.
Develops policies and procedures for review and approval and implements upon approval.
Prepares reports related to audiology activities, including performance improvement activities.
Oversees state mandated Outpatient Newborn Hearing Screening Program and provides consultation to the coordinator for the Inpatient Newborn Hearing Screening program.
Provides performance information regarding the personnel assigned to Audiology Clinic.
Coordinates programs with physicians, nurses, professional and para-professional staff
May develop new audiological programs
May coordinate research programs.
Conducts and/or attends in-service training programs for staff.
Dispenses hearing aids.