Senior Audiologist

Boston Medical Center•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Audiologist will evaluate auditory function of patients, provide rehabilitation, refer patients to other appropriate clinics, and counsel patients on hearing conservation and/or hearing loss. This role also involves assisting in training medical and audiology students, as well as non-medical staff. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, within the Audiology Department.

Requirements

Doctor of Audiology (Au.D) degree
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)
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

Nice To Haves

Will consider Sc.D., Ph.D., M.A., or M.S. degree in Audiology
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.
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.

Benefits

generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy)
discretionary annual bonuses
merit increases
Flexible Spending Accounts
403(b) savings matches
paid time off
career advancement opportunities
resources to support employee and family well-being

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