Clinical Audiologist (Full Time)

• Other duties as assigned.
• Provides information concerning available material and related community services.
• Maintains complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times, including product and service quotes.
• Performs diagnostic testing to determine the nature and extent of hearing impairment.
• Performs real ear testing to verify hearing aids are providing appropriate amplification.
• Delivers audiologist services to patients complaining of hearing or balance disorders.
• Follows Code Blue protocol as per CCF policy.
• Counsels patients regarding their hearing impairment and informs them of available treatment options.
• Dispenses hearing aids and assistive listening devices.
• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control practices.
• Maintains patient, medical record, department and employee confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO.
• Maintains communication with physicians, nurses, and other departments.
• Performs hearing aid evaluations.

Education:

• Education: Doctorate in Audiology (AuD). Current employees may be grandfathered with Master’s Degree in Audiology.

• Certifications:
• Must hold Florida Speech and Hearing Professionals Board license to practice audiology upon start date.
• Must be eligible for a Florida Speech and Hearing Professionals Board license to practice audiology upon hire.

Complexity of Work:

• Efficiency and Effectiveness: Includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully.
• Adaptability: Includes teamwork and flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities including adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback.
• World Class Service Orientation: Includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill, and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner.
• All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organizational-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position:
• Essential Job Requirements: Includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment, including maintenance of required competencies and communication skills.
• Note: The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility.
• Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable): Includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements, and budgetary constraints.

Work Experience:

• Four weeks of on-the-job training should be sufficient to reach adequate performance of the duties.
• Completion of fellowship year and supervision by Head Audiologist is recommended to perform the job responsibilities satisfactory.

Physical Requirements:

• Working Conditions: The majority of time the employee spends indoors in air-conditioned areas. Potential for exposure to blood and blood borne pathogens is significant. Clinical exposure to patients requires the use of personal protective equipment. Local travel with own transportation required.
• Physical Duties: This position requires frequent walking, sitting, and standing. Frequent talking and listening when giving instructions and explanations. Frequent use of the phone, fax machines, and computer.
• Essential Duties: In collaboration with a licensed physician, this position requires evaluating the health status of selected patients, provides therapy and education to patients and their families. Performs diagnostic and clinical research studies according to accepted standards of care per CCF policy.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
• Use of gloves required if in contact with any body fluid.