Senior Audiologist

BMC Software•Boston, MA

20h•$78,000 - $113,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Audiologist will evaluate auditory function of patients; provide rehabilitation for patients; refer patients to other appropriate clinics and counsel patients on hearing conservation and/or hearing loss. The Senior Audiologist will also assist in training medical and audiology students, as well as non-medical staff. Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job. It’s a chance to make a difference as part of our mission to provide exceptional and equitable care to all. As a nationally-recognized leader in health equity, nursing, initiatives to combat climate change, and many other areas, BMC is dedicated to improving the health of our community in Boston and beyond. BMC’s mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work. A strong sense of teamwork and support for our staff are the bedrock of BMC, as we know that we can only provide exceptional care to patients when our staff are cared for too.

Requirements

Doctor of Audiology (Au.D) degree
Will consider Sc.D., Ph.D., M.A., or M.S. degree in Audiology
Current Audiologist license issued by the board of registration for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology in Massachusetts
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) granted by American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA).
Experience with all age groups.
Minimum 1-2 years post-doctorate Clinical Audiology experience is desired; however, will consider a strong new graduate (i.e. experience in a large medical setting).
Requires knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of audiology.
Ability to coach and provide training to medical and non-medical personnel in audiology.
Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain harmonious relationships.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Proficient with standard Microsoft programs (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browsers.
BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Nice To Haves

Hearing Aid experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate auditory function of patients utilizing diagnostic audiologic tests that include, but are not limited to, pure tone and speech testing, immittance testing, otoacoustic emission testing, etc.
Evaluate vestibular system with videonystamography (VNG) procedures.
Perform advanced electrophysiologic tests that include, but are not limited to, Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) testing, Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (VEMP) testing, and Electrocochleography (ECochG) testing.
Experience with Cochlear Implant evaluation, device selection, programming and counseling.
Interpret results and counsel patients regarding their test results to determine a course of treatment and review options that best meet their hearing care needs.
Effectively communicate diagnostic test results, diagnoses, and proposed treatments to the referring provider/service.
Appropriately refer to an otolaryngologist.
Provide hearing aid services including hearing aid evaluation, hearing aid dispensing, and hearing aid adjustments/follow up with appropriate counseling.
Documents each patient encounter including results, diagnoses, recommendations, instructions given to the patient, etc.
Provide in-service training for medical and audiology students and non-medical staff
Interact and work with related services, such as speech-language pathology, pediatrics, neonatology, etc. to ensure continuity of patient care.
Assist with coordination of audiological services and activities in the neighborhood health centers, schools and appropriate agencies.
Maintain clinic material and equipment including periodic calibration checks
May conduct research on types of—and treatment for—hearing, balance, and related disorders.
Meets Hospital-wide standards in the following areas: Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible customer service and patient care may be provided congruent with AIDET standards.
Utilizes Hospital’s attributes as the basis for decision-making and to facilitate the division’s hospital mission.
Follows established Infection Control and Safety Procedures.
Perform other duties as needed.