What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audiologist position at St. Clair Hospital?
Summary
An audiologist is responsible for the testing, diagnosis, and non-medical management of hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance disorders.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Audiology
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctorate in Audiology
Essential Functions
- Exemplifies St. Clair Hospital’s Customer Service Behavioral Expectations in all interactions. Treats customers with respect, compassion, and hospitality; anticipates, identifies, and responds to individual needs; makes a positive first impression by acknowledging customers; and demonstrates flexibility while maintaining priorities.
- Perform audiometric testing, including pure tone, speech, and immittance testing
- Perform Hallpike testing and subsequent treatment of BPPV using canalith repositioning maneuvers
- Develop treatment plans based on test results, needs, and self-assessment measures
- Fit hearing aids of a variety of styles and manufacturers utilizing real ear probe mic measures
- Provide continued care with follow ups and servicing/maintenance of hearing devices
- Select and provide appropriate assistive listening devices as needed
- Obtain earmold impressions and modify earmolds as needed
- Perform cerumen management as needed
- Counsel patients and their loved ones regarding the nature of hearing loss and tinnitus, review communication strategies, and provide realistic post-treatment expectations
- Counsel patient regarding tinnitus management strategies
- Refer patients to the proper specialist as warranted, such as ENT, aural rehab audiologist, tinnitus therapy audiologists, and cognitive behavior specialists