Audiologist - Murdoch Dev Center

State of North Carolina

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to direct, manage, and coordinate the audiological services program at Murdoch Center. Responsibilities include identifying, establishing, and attaining goals for the audiological program in relation to the medical and habilitative aspects of the Center. As part of the Speech and Hearing Department, this position provides audiological evaluations for all persons living at Murdoch and recommends and refers hearing impaired individuals for further evaluation of amplification needs. The audiologist maintains and services individuals’ hearing aids and implements auditory training programs for people with identified needs. The audiologist orders needed testing supplies and other needed supplies and maintains the audiological equipment. The Department of Speech and Hearing houses the audiologist and audiological equipment. Staff members accompany individuals (adults, children and youth) to the Speech and Hearing Department for evaluation.

Requirements

Possession of a current and valid Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) issued by the American Speech and Hearing Association.
Have/be eligible for a valid Audiology license from NC Board of Examiners for SLP and AUD.
Licensed by the Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists.

Nice To Haves

Considerable knowledge of current principles, theories and techniques used in evaluation and habilitating hearing, especially of children and adults with developmental disorders; of various types of audiological disorders
Knowledge of audiologic disorders: causes and treatments
Ability to collect and analyze data and determine appropriate diagnoses
Knowledge of treatment team process
Basic knowledge in fields of speech/language pathology, psychology, education, assistive technology, and behavioral analysis
Familiarity with medical diagnoses and pharmacology and effect on hearing acuity and auditory processing
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Direct, manage, and coordinate the audiological services program at Murdoch Center.
Identify, establish, and attain goals for the audiological program in relation to the medical and habilitative aspects of the Center.
Provide audiological evaluations for all persons living at Murdoch.
Recommend and refer hearing impaired individuals for further evaluation of amplification needs.
Maintain and service individuals’ hearing aids.
Implement auditory training programs for people with identified needs.
Order needed testing supplies and other needed supplies.
Maintain the audiological equipment.