Audiologist ENT

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

An Audiologist evaluates hearing loss and balance/vestibular disorders via the administration of a clinical test battery. Audiologists determine the type as well as the degree of hearing impairment, site of damage, and effects on comprehension, speech and communication disorders. Patients are referred for medical and educational services as indicated. Audiologists plan and implement prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services including hearing aid selection, fitting, counseling and orientation. Assistive listening devices are recommended by Audiologists according to the patients' needs or nature of impairment.

Requirements

Master's Degree or Doctorate – Au.D. From accredited program
None (experience)
Tolerance for working with multiple numbers of people required.
Good clinical expertise, communication skills, human relations skills and organizational skills required.
Self motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision required
MO License
Registered Audiologist
Certified Audiologist
BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire
Master's Degree in Audiology
CCC-A in audiology
State license in Missouri for audiology

Nice To Haves

Doctorate in Audiology
At least one year experience in a medical setting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical/problem solving skill
Ability to work with all age levels, infant through geriatric and modifies assessment accordingly

Responsibilities

Evaluates hearing loss and balance/vestibular disorders via the administration of a clinical test battery.
Determines the type as well as the degree of hearing impairment, site of damage, and effects on comprehension, speech and communication disorders.
Refers patients for medical and educational services as indicated.
Plans and implements prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services including hearing aid selection, fitting, counseling and orientation.
Recommends assistive listening devices according to the patients' needs or nature of impairment.