Audiologist

Keystone Rural Health Center•Chambersburg, PA

73d•Onsite

About The Position

At Keystone Health, we aspire for you to feel empowered and fulfilled as you work towards our shared mission of delivering heartfelt care. Earn a living where your heart truly belongs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following functions or tasks. These essential job requirements must be performed successfully, upon the sole discretion of Keystone Health (“KH”), either with or without reasonable accommodations. KH has the right and discretion to add or remove responsibilities as demands dictate, and KH is in no way representing that these required tasks are the only activities that are required to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program obtaining a Doctoral degree in Audiology.
Have completed the required clinical skills and passed the national exam.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certification or American Board of Audiology Certification.
Valid, unrestricted license for Pennsylvania.
Current CPR (BLS) certification.
Excellent ability to be able to relate to patients/clients and their families/caregivers the diagnosis of disabilities and audiologic rehabilitation plans.
Explain technology and devices that assist children and adults with hearing loss and related disorders.
Communicate diagnostic test results and interpret and propose treatment in a manner easily understood by their clients and other professionals.
Proficiency in computer technology and applications.
Must be able to use Microsoft and EHR applications.
Approach problems objectively and provide support to clients and their families (a client's progress may be slow, so patience, compassion, and good listening skills are necessary).
Strong orientation to detail and be able to work efficiently.
Excellent ability to consult with other professionals and paraprofessionals, the public, and policymakers about the effects of hearing loss, balance disorders, and tinnitus on persons with these disabilities.

Responsibilities

Defines patient hearing impairment by conferring with referring physician; selecting and administering electrophysiological and other relevant tests; operating diagnostic equipment; determining type and degree of hearing impairment and effects on comprehension and speech; interpreting audiometric diagnostic data; preparing written diagnostic reports.
Provides treatments by fitting hearing aids and other assistive devices; conducting auditory training and instruction in speech and lip reading; counseling patients and families; conducting programs in aural rehabilitation; guiding technical staff.
Maintains patient records by recording and updating evaluations, changes, progress and treatments.
Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes; participating in research programs; evaluating new equipment, devices and techniques.
Provides auditory evaluations and education by conducting hearing loss screening programs.
Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
Maintains legal and accreditation compliance by adhering to federal, state and local regulations, and professional standards.
Updates job knowledge by tracking trends in new techniques and approaches; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Demonstrates positive interpersonal communication skills.
Establishes and maintains positive rapport with patients and families.
Use appropriate interpersonal communication skills with peers, supervisors, other KH staff and practitioners.
Knows and follows organizational structure.
Demonstrates accountability as a member of the health care team.
Works within the limits of the KH policy and procedures.
Supports the philosophy, objectives, and goals of KH.
Assists co-workers in the completion of team responsibilities.
Adapts positively to vexations (e.g., stressful, or unexpected changes).
Makes sound judgment based on facts and problems solving efforts.
Provides notification of absences or tardiness to Clinical Director.
Is dependable as demonstrated by good attendance and punctuality.
Completes assigned duties in a timely manner.
Uses remaining on duty time completing work or KH related activities.
Maintains competence in a changeable health care environment.
Understands and follows KH fire and safety procedures; knows personal role in case of fire or another emergency.
Seeks opportunities for self-growth (attends courses, classes, programs, etc.).