Audiologist - part-time

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Burlington, VT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. part-time, hospital based Audiologist Job Description: The Audiologist is responsible for diagnostic assessment of hearing loss and hearing rehabilitation options. Using clinical judgment select and implement most appropriate evaluation methods for diverse patient needs. Determine if the patient is a hearing aid candidate or would benefit from assistive listening devices. Provide care to patients with implantable hearing technologies including cochlear implants, BAHA and Esteem implants. Obtain telemetry measures in operating room for cochlear implant procedures. Perform and interpret electrophysiologic assessment including VEMP, EcochG and ABR. Work collaboratively with Otolaryngology nursing staff to provide excellent patient care. Review abnormal test results with referring physician. Document all pertinent information in aChart (audiology) TIMS office based system (hearing aid center).

Requirements

Masters degree in Audiology
Licensure in Audiology by state of Massachusetts
Excellent verbal skills.
Excellent patient centric skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Minimum of one year clinical experience in medical - otologic setting.
4th year clinical doctorate placement accepted as one year of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Performs Diagnostic assessment of hearing loss and hearing rehabilitation options
Exercises clinical judgment in selecting and implementing most appropriate evaluation methods for diverse patient needs
Greets patients, identify oneself as an audiologist and explains hearing and balance testing
Reviews results and recommendations to patient regarding diagnostic tests and rehabilitative options
Determines if the patient is a hearing aid candidate or would benefit from assistive listening devices
Selects appropriate hearing aid device for patient based on audiologic test results.
Providse quality ear mold impressions for hearing aids, swim plugs and custom noise protection.
Provides appropriate programming of selected amplification device.
Provides care to patients with implantable hearing technologies including cochlear implants, BAHA and Esteem implants
Performs and interprets electrophysiologic assessment including VEMP, EcochG and ABR
Obtains telemetry measures in operating room for cochlear implant procedures
Works collaboratively with Otolaryngology nursing staff to provide excellent patient care.
Reviews abnormal test results with referring physician
Provides written educational material and reviews with patient/family
Provides occasional cross coverage at all audiology sites, including Burlington, Peabody and Lexington.
Provides patient with written and verbal instructions regarding battery use, care and maintenance of the hearing aid.
Troubleshoots repairs devices if possible.
Determines if hearing aid needs to be returned to manufacturer for repair.
Addresses any issues or concerns the patient or family member may have regarding their hearing aids
Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles , Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.
Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.