Audiologist

Altru Health System • Grand Forks, ND

27d • $77,501 - $116,251 • Onsite

About The Position

Please note this role is 4 days/32 hours per week. The Audiologists is responsible for identifying, assessing, diagnosing, managing and interpreting test results related to disorders of human hearing, balance and other neural systems. This position provides audiological rehabilitation, selects, fits and dispenses amplification systems such as hearing aids and related devices. The Audiologists evaluates and manages children and adults with central auditory processing disorders, and supervises and completes tracking of newborn hearing screening programs.

Requirements

• Audiologist | North Dakota Audiology License | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Audiologist | Minnesota Department of Health in Audiology | Within 24 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) | American Speech Language Associate (ASHA) | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• American Board of Audiology Certified (ABAC) | American Board of Audiology (ABA) | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver's License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 Days of Start Date | Learning Management System
• Hearing Instrument Dispensers | North Dakota Board of Hearing Aid Dispensers | Within 6 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• CCC-A may be credentialed by the ASHA or the ABA.
• Must also complete an externship in audiology for 1 year.
• This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Responsibilities

• Obtains an accurate and concise patient history and any pertinent information for each patient.
• Performs accurate hearing evaluations using the appropriate diagnostic testing procedures.
• Performs rehabilitative services including counseling and teaching of basic effective communication techniques for individuals with hearing deficits.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize normal and abnormal results, and properly interprets and explains these results.
• Demonstrates the ability to differentiate between organic and inorganic disabilities.
• Performs follow-up and reassesses the patient’s auditory acuity and hearing aid performance on a schedule commensurate with the nature and etiology of their hearing loss, their personal needs, and current habilitation guidelines.
• Documents results of audiological testing, along with clinical observations, in order to assist the physician with the final interpretation and management.
• Makes appropriate recommendations on hearing aids, ENT management, speech therapy, and other assistive devices.
• Educates patients, family and/or other appropriate parties to the purpose, procedure and proper use of the audiological testing and rehabilitation.
• Counsels the patient on amplification options and products.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Benefits

• Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees.
• Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan.
• Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees