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Audiologist AU.D.

Position Summary
- Audiologists are specialists involved in the study of normal and impaired hearing and balance. Staff performs and interprets behavioral and electrophysiological testing of the auditory and vestibular system. Position provides related screening, hearing conservation, counseling and rehabilitative referral to hearing, balance and communication impaired individuals and their families. This position provides audiological assessment/care for the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient based on current standards and guidelines of ASHA/AAA.
Education
- AuD, PhD or Master’s degree with applicable licensing – Required
Experience
- 1 - 2 Years Vestibular and Auditory Evoked Potentials - Preferred
License & Certification
- Professional License with State of Practice - Required
- National certification defined as Certificate of Clinical Competency in Audiology through ASHAA - Required
- Minimum of 10 hours of CEU/year in Audiology to maintain state licensure - Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required
Core Job Functions
- Audiometric and Vestibular testing in performed, interpreted and documented as per departmental/ASHA guidelines. Continuing education/licensure requirements and ASHA/AAA code of Ethics met. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age/cognitive ability of patients served.
- Department and ASHA guidelines followed for VNG, Equitest and other vestibular test performance/interpretation and follow-up. Test procedures adapted for age, comfort and cognitive function of patient. Professional behavior conforms to ASHA code of ethics.
- Department and ASHA/AAA guidelines followed for audiometric test performance/interpretation and follow-up. Test procedures adapted for age , comfort and cognitive function of patient. Professional behavior conforms to ASHA code of ethics.
- Patient assessment is conducted prior to testing with procedures prioritized on an ongoing basis to maximize patient safety and optimal diagnostic information. Patient interaction is kind, attentive and compassionate with procedures explained to relieve apprehensions. Significant behavioral and /or physiological changes are reported to appropriate personnel following procedure or immediately based on severity/implications.
- Prior to testing, medical history is obtained as it relates to test procedure with appropriate recommendations made post test based on history/test findings. Patient reports are accurate and timely entered into electronic medical record as per policy. Reports processed/charged as per protocol.

Audiologist AU.D.

Audiologist AU.D.

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Audiologist AU.D. in Savannah, Georgia at St. Josephs Candler

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