Audiologist

LCMC Health•Metairie, LA

About The Position

East Jefferson General Hospital (EJGH), part of LCMC Health, is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Audiologist to provide comprehensive hearing and balance services while collaborating with ENT and Neuroscience specialists. The role is based in a multidisciplinary environment and supports patients across the continuum of hearing healthcare, including diagnostic evaluations, hearing aid services, cochlear implant coordination, and surgical planning. The Audiologist evaluates, diagnoses, and provides rehabilitative services for patients with hearing and balance disorders, collaborating with physicians and clinical teams to develop treatment plans that improve patients’ quality of life. Audiology services support EJGH’s ENT/Otolaryngology and Neuroscience programs, including long-term hearing-related care, cochlear implant coordination and follow-up, otolaryngology and neurotology patient pathways, and diagnostic assessments for surgical planning and treatment decisions.

Requirements

Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) or equivalent degree from an accredited program.
Current Louisiana Audiology License or eligibility for licensure through the Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of six months of Audiologist experience preferred.
Experience in diagnostic audiology, hearing aid management, and patient counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive audiologic assessments and diagnostic hearing evaluations.
Analyze test results and recommend appropriate treatment options and hearing solutions.
Provide evaluation, therapy, and aural rehabilitation services for patients with hearing and balance disorders.
Counsel patients and families regarding hearing loss, treatment plans, hearing conservation, and amplification options.
Fit, program, dispense, and troubleshoot hearing aids and related hearing devices.
Coordinate audiometric findings with physicians to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
Conduct cochlear implant evaluations, coordination, and follow-up care.
Provide neural telemetry testing in the operating room when clinically indicated.
Support diagnostic evaluations that aid surgical decision-making and procedural planning.
Maintain accurate patient records and documentation within the electronic medical record.
Perform routine biological calibration and maintenance of audiology equipment.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, including Joint Commission, ASHA, OSHA, CARF, and ADA requirements.