Audiologist

Performs audiological and vestibular function testing; develops hearing correction plans of care for patients with audiological impairments.

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.