Clinical Audiologist

University of Utah Health•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

University of Utah Health is a patient-focused organization committed to enhancing health and well-being through patient care, research, and education. This position provides comprehensive services for the prevention, identification, assessment, and management of auditory and balance system disorders, including direct patient care. The role supports the organization's values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality, and trust.

Requirements

Current licensure in Audiology from the State of Utah.
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system; the eCredential must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
Knowledge of evaluating and treating hearing disorders, including appropriate testing and intervention techniques, hearing aids, and aural habilitation or rehabilitation.
Ability to provide care within the scope of licensure and refer patients to another health care professional when needs are beyond the scope of training.
Knowledge of life-span growth and development principles and ability to assess patient-status data and provide care in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction; receive detailed oral information; and make fine sound discriminations.
Ability to meet the position's physical requirements with or without an accommodation, including moving patients or objects such as medical equipment, with lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling demands of up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience and training may be required in specialty areas.

Responsibilities

Determine appropriate audiometric tests and assess hearing status.
Counsel patients and families about test results, hearing loss, intervention, and rehabilitation.
Recommend and coordinate referrals.
Document hearing assessment results.
Maintain and calibrate equipment used for evaluation.
Perform sound-level measurements in hospital and clinic areas when necessary.
Lead in-services or provide instruction for medical staff.
Record and submit billing information for services and sales.
Develop reports and maintain department program information, as needed.
Evaluate patient need for hearing devices and determine the type of device, as needed.
Fit, program, and maintain hearing equipment, as needed.