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WI-SSM Health Dean Medical Group 1821 S Stoughton RdWorker Type:
Job Highlights:
Monday–Friday
Typical hours: 8:00am–4:30pm
No nights, weekends, holidays, or on‑call
Clinical Focus
Diagnostic audiology and audiometric testing
Proficiency with GSI audiometry equipment
Experience with multiple major hearing aid brands
What We’re Looking For
Strong interpersonal skills with a compassionate, patient‑centered approach
Sound clinical judgment and ability to build rapport with patients
Team‑oriented and collaborative problem solver
Open to feedback and continuous improvement
Comfortable caring for a diverse patient population
Job Summary:
Performs audiological and vestibular function testing; develops hearing correction plans of care for patients with audiological impairments.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform diagnostic testing to assess patient's hearing and vestibular status and to determine appropriate treatment.
- Develops, documents, implements and evaluates hearing correction plan.
- Provides hearing device modifications.
- Educates and counsels patients, caregivers and family members on treatment options and continuing care.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Master's degree in Audiology
EXPERIENCE
- No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Rare climbing.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Audiologist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location: Missouri
- Audiologist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Audiologist - Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Audiologist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- OR
- WI Audiologist Temporary Permit - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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