Audiologist I, PRN

Under the direction of the Audiologist IV, the Audiologist I is responsible for evaluating the hearing of children and providing therapy for patients with hearing loss.

Qualifications:
Minimum Education
Master's Degree Master's Degree or Clinical Doctorate in Audiology (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
0 years Will consider recent Master's/Aud Level graduates. (Required)
2 years (Preferred)

Required Licenses and Certifications
Audiologist Must be licensed in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia (in VA, Hearing Aid Dispenser's license also required

Must have licensure prior to starting in the primary work location/state. Other state licensure must be obtained within 30 days. Upon Hire (Required) Certificate of clinical competency in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (Required)

Functional Accountabilities
Clinical Evaluation and Hearing Aid Assessment

• Conduct audiological evaluations and hearing aid evaluations in an efficient manner using the appropriate test procedures.

Conducts Parent Counseling & Makes Recommendations

• Counsels parents and children regarding test findings and recommendations.

• Makes all appropriate referrals.

Clinical Caseload Management

• Counsels parents and children regarding test findings and recommendations.

• Makes all appropriate referrals.

Equipment Maintenance

• Calibrate and troubleshoot equipment as needed.

Clinical Reporting

• Report test results in an accurate manner using appropriate format

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others' ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance