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Alomere Health

Audiologist- Full Time

Alomere Health, Alexandria, Minnesota, United States, 56308


Department

Lakes ENT

Employment Status

0.9 FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) - 32 hours per week scheduled patient care time; 4 hours per week administrative time.

Hours

Day Shift

Position Objective

The Audiologist provides patient-centered care in the prevention, identification, diagnosis, and evidence-based intervention and treatment of hearing, balance and other related disorders for people of all ages.

Essential Responsibilities

Assessment and IdentificationIdentify, test, diagnose and manage disorders of human hearing, balance, and tinnitus; interpret results of behavioral and objective measures, newborn through geriatric age patientsCounsel patients about hearing health and the possible need for treatment/managementAssess the candidacy of persons with hearing loss for hearing aids and cochlear implants and provide fitting, programming, and audiologic rehabilitation to ensure the best possible outcomesManagement and Treatment

Perform otoscopic examination of ear canals and ear drum, manage the removal of excessive cerumen, and make ear impressionsRecommend and provide hearing aid selection, fitting, and programmingRecommend and provide hearing assistive technology systems (HATS)Recommend and provide audiologic rehabilitation-including speech reading, communication management, language development, and auditory skill developmentPerform assessment and nonmedical management of tinnitusCounsel and educate patients and families/caregivers on the psychosocial adjustments of hearing lossPrevention and Education

Collaborate with educators regarding communication management, educational implications of hearing loss, educational programming, classroom acoustics, and large-area amplification systems for children with hearing lossEducate the public on the prevention of hearing loss, tinnitus, and fallsConsult about accessibility for persons with hearing loss in public and private buildings, programs, and servicesImplement and/or coordinate community, school-based, or occupational hearing screening and conservation programsParticipate in the development of professional and technical standardsDemonstrate the value of audiologic services by measuring functional outcomes, consumer satisfaction, and effectiveness of treatmentRequired Qualifications

Audiology Master's DegreeTraining Completed after August 30, 2007: Doctoral Degree is required with emphasis in audiologyMN Audiologist LicensePreferred Qualifications

ASHA CCC CertificationKnowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong communication and collaboration skillsExcellent organization skillsStrong knowledge of industry standards and cutting edge technologyAbility to work independently and with multidisciplinary team members

Benefit Status

Full-Time

Union Position

No