Audiologist

Springfield Clinic • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

The Audiologist tests and evaluates hearing disorders and prescribes treatment, providing a full range of diagnostic and rehabilitative services to patients. The position reports to the Director of Audiology. The Audiologist develops individualized treatment programs, provides hearing aid services, maintains audiology equipment and sound rooms, and coordinates with patients and other medical professionals. The role also requires maintaining patient confidentiality, following clinic policies and procedures, and providing excellent customer service.

Requirements

• Master's, M.A., or Ph.D. degree with a major in Audiology.
• State of Illinois Audiologist license.
• CCC-A certification by ASHA.
• Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination for equipment repair and calibration.
• Ability to lift items up to 50 pounds and carry them 25 feet.
• Full range of hearing and vision correctable to 20/20.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions with patients who may be confused or in pain.
• Ability to perform prolonged standing and/or sitting and frequent bending, stooping, or stretching.
• May be required to lift or position a patient.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases and body fluids.

Responsibilities

• Obtain case histories and administer diagnostic tests to determine the nature and degree of hearing problems.
• Consult with patients about hearing loss and communicate related problems.
• Develop individualized treatment programs and conduct follow-up to assess patient progress.
• Interpret test results and dictate reports for medical records.
• Consult with other medical professionals.
• Plan and direct treatment programs to restore hearing to a functional range for communication.
• Instruct patients and their families, friends, and relatives in rehabilitative procedures.
• Develop audiology programs and services within the clinic and outreach facilities.
• Perform hearing aid evaluations and dispense hearing aids.
• Check and repair hearing aids and sell hearing aid batteries.
• Refer patients for further medical treatment and evaluation as indicated by test results.
• Maintain audiometric sound rooms in a clean and orderly manner and keep equipment in good working condition.
• Attend necessary meetings to maintain continuing education hours.
• Participate in professional activities and maintain professional affiliations.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and provide records and information upon request by referring physicians.
• Perform other assigned job duties.
• Comply with Springfield Clinic incident reporting policies and procedures and required OSHA and clinic training.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to the SC Way customer service philosophy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time