Clinical Audiologist

Denver Health•Denver, CO

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Clinical Audiologist to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department DH AUDIOLOGY CLINIC PAV L Job Summary Under minimal supervision, provides diagnostic, rehabilitative and research services in the treatment and diagnosis of auditory and vestibular disorders. Essential Functions: Audiometric/Vestibular Assessment • Performs routine audiometric and vestibular testing to assist in the identification of hearing and balance disorders and the severity. Determine the site of lesion and type of impairment. • Performs routine audiometric and vestibular testing to assist in the identification of hearing and balance disorders and the severity. Determine the site of lesion and type of impairment. • Gathers data for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and or geriatric patients. • Differentiates normal from abnormal findings including potential problems, and reports to referring physician. • Performs nerve monitoring during surgery for head and neck operations. • Identifies the learning needs of a patient/family, and participate in their education. (10%) Hearing Aid Evaluation, Fitting and Follow Up • Prepares instrument and paperwork for fitting. • Performs hearing aid evaluations, patient and family counseling. • Gathers data for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and or geriatric patients to determine benefit of amplification. (10%) Teaching and Supervision • Supervision of graduate interns. • Trains volunteer staff in newborn hearing screening program. • Instructs resident staff and medical students in use of audiometric testing, and interpretation of results. • Provides in-services as requested for DHMC clinics and staff. (10%) Documentation • Ensures documentation is complete, concise, and reflects care given within designated time frame. • Assures all audiograms are recorded using the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association symbols. • Prepares reports and paperwork related to newborn hearing screening and other documentation required by the State of Colorado. (10%) Collaboration and Ethics • Collaborates with the patient, family and other members of the health care team to provide excellent care. • Interacts with colleagues and the public in a manner consistent with the standards set forth in “excellence in service”, and with the mission of the agency, and shares information with other members of the health care team. (10%) Promotes positive interpersonal (customer) relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients and visitors. Treats these individuals with courtesy, dignity, empathy and respect; consistently displays courteous and respectful verbal and non-verbal communications. (10%) Adheres to, complies with and demonstrates support for the mission and values of Denver Health. Supports and adheres to the Denver Health Dozen. (10%) Ensures confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment by not sharing information learned on the job, except when necessary in the performance of the job responsibilities or to improve a patient’s care. (10%) Adheres to Denver Health and departmental attendance guidelines. (10%) For Patient Care Positions: • Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to who care/service is being provided. • Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability to assess data reflecting the patient’s status and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/ services is being delivered/provided. • Employee has completed and met their clinical competency standards (10%)

Requirements

Doctorate Degree Clinical Doctorate in Audiology Required or Doctorate Degree PhD in Audiology Required or Master's Degree if degree was conferred prior to July 1st, 2007.
1-3 years One year of experience as an Audiologist Required
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
CCCA-Certificate of Clinical Competence Audiology - ASHA - American Speech Language-Hearing Association Required
AUD-Audiologist - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
Knowledge of theory, principles, and practices of Audiology.
Knowledge of professional guidelines for delivering assessments.
Knowledge of safety principles and infection control in the patient care environment.
Knowledge of standards, policies and procedures of Denver Health as they pertain to Audiology and related departmental and agency operations.
Ability to integrate requirements of the facility and/or regulatory agencies into clinical decisions and documentation.
Demonstrates competency for assessment methods, techniques and approaches per professional, state and agency standards.
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
Ability to properly use medical equipment.
Ability to determine type and degree of hearing loss as well as vestibular disorders.
Ability to instruct students and volunteers in accordance with policy and standards.
Demonstrates an understanding of assessment findings as they relate to disease process.
Demonstrates ability to select most appropriate amplification.

Responsibilities

Audiometric/Vestibular Assessment
Hearing Aid Evaluation, Fitting and Follow Up
Teaching and Supervision
Documentation
Collaboration and Ethics
Promotes positive interpersonal (customer) relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients and visitors. Treats these individuals with courtesy, dignity, empathy and respect; consistently displays courteous and respectful verbal and non-verbal communications.
Adheres to, complies with and demonstrates support for the mission and values of Denver Health. Supports and adheres to the Denver Health Dozen.
Ensures confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment by not sharing information learned on the job, except when necessary in the performance of the job responsibilities or to improve a patient’s care.
Adheres to Denver Health and departmental attendance guidelines.
Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to who care/service is being provided.
Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability to assess data reflecting the patient’s status and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/ services is being delivered/provided.
Employee has completed and met their clinical competency standards

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer