Audiologist Sr

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serves as departmental resource for clinical sub-specialty area and/or executes departmental leadership function.
• Provides consultation for complex patients, such as inpatient and NICU populations, cleft and craniofacial disorders, pediatric hearing impaired and difficult-to-test patients. Evaluates and treats highly complex patient populations.
• Performs and interprets diagnostic audiologic and/or vestibular evaluations for routine and complex patient populations.
• Performs hearing aid evaluations, fittings and counseling and verification for patients of all ages with routine and complex needs. Works with multiple hearing aid manufacturers/programming interfaces. May perform cochlear implant evaluation, selection, mapping and counseling.
• Provides counseling, education, and guidance to patients and their families regarding disorder(s). Adapts existing resources to meet patient and caregiver needs.
• Maintains comprehensive electronic medical records (EMR) for each patient. Communicates through written reports, flowsheet documentation, and other EMR specific tools. Recommends changes in standard departmental practices.
• Evaluates current diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and assists in the implementation of appropriate changes.
• Works collaboratively with professionals from other disciplines. Conducts clinical teaching with medical students and undergraduate/graduate students from various colleges/universities. Provides education and in-services to hospital faculty and staff regarding hearing and balance disorders/treatment.
• Identifies potential research projects. Assists with the design and implementation of clinical research and data collection activities. Assists in locating resources for conducting research.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in Audiology and 5 years of clinical experience in Audiology required
• PhD or Au.D. in Audiology preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Extensive knowledge in one or more clinical sub-specialty areas required
• Superior verbal and written communication skills required
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and build strong team-based relationships required
• Leadership, flexibility and problem-solving abilities required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology upon hire required
• New York State license in Audiology upon hire required

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