About the Role
This position involves performing direct clinical audiological activities including screenings, evaluations, treatment, and consultation. The role focuses on implementing and interpreting tests, recommending interventions, and providing habilitation/rehabilitation services.
Responsibilities
- Conducts audiological evaluations to determine the most beneficial habilitation/rehabilitation methods.
- Administers and interprets standard audiological diagnostic tests.
- Interviews patients and families to gather data for diagnosis and management.
- Counsels patients and families on habilitation/rehabilitation and medical intervention.
- Provides habilitation/rehabilitation services, including assistive listening devices and hearing aids, and monitors progress.
- Consults with other healthcare professionals to develop intervention strategies.
- Organizes and conducts hearing screening programs.
- Performs electroacoustic measurements of hearing aids and noise level measurements.
- Prepares written documentation, including evaluation results and treatment plans.
- Maintains department policies, procedures, and quality assurance standards.
- Participates in educational programs and meetings.
Requirements
- Possession of a New York State Department of Education license and current registration as an Audiologist.
Skills
- Principles, objectives, and techniques of audiological practice
- Diagnostic tests and therapeutic equipment used in audiology
- Anatomy, physiology, and abnormal psychology related to hearing disorders
- Understanding and compassion in dealing with patients
- Alertness in detecting symptoms
Salary/Compensations
- $35—$48.08 USD
