Staff Audiologist

Overview

The Staff Audiologist oversees the Hearing Conservation and all related audiology training and education at the QP Electric Boat Facility in collaboration with the Manager of Occupational Health & Audiology and the Medical Director.  The Staff Audiologist works closely in collaboration with the Groton Staff Audiologist to provide oversight and consistency to the Hearing Conservation Program.

Audiology Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnostic and routine audiology testing pertaining to OSHA requirements and worker’s compensation status
• Oversee OSHA hearing conservation program including all annual audiograms
• Assess hearing loss and identify cause of loss
• Utilize audiometric tests and air/bone conduction tests for assessments
• Coordination of all audiogram testing for all EB locations
• Maintain regulatory compliance for OSHA testing
• Communicate among health care staff, EB work force, and EB management
• Analysis of data pertaining to trends regarding hearing loss and protection
• Knowledge of laws and regulations that govern occupation and environment hearing programs
• Medical background to treat auditory injuries and illness
• Assessment of needs for restrictions and accommodations within the work environment
• Education of employees on importance of hearing protection. Design and implement specific job related interactive training for employees in the Hearing Conservation Program
• Train clinical support staff as CAHOC technicians and recertify per schedule
• Completion of monthly audiology reports

Work Hours/ Location

• Eight-hour shift.  Shifts subject to change.  Variations occur generally between 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m., with rare instances of weekend coverage
• Quonset Point Dispensary, Nortk Kingstown, RI.
• Travel to off sites required

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of Master’s degree in Audiology
• Appropriate state licenses, CT and RI or ability to obtain
• Hearing aid dispensing ability
• Ability to perform and problem solve with audiometers
• Ability to perform and fit custom ear plugs
• Computer and electronic health record experience

Skills

Skills:

• Problem-solving and work flow management skills
• Communication skills
• Time management with ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Ability to work independently and in groups
• Mature caring attitude
• Team player
• Willingness to learn/flexibility
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees

Physical Qualifications

Environmental Attributes