Audiologist

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Manages the operation of an Audiology Service.
• Performs and interprets behavioral testing for the auditory and vestibular system.
• Provides counseling and rehabilitative services to hearing, balance and communication-impaired individuals and their families.
• Facilitates hearing conservation.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Monitors the electronic equipment for proper functioning, maintains an up-to-date calibration schedule, and is responsible for infection control in equipment that comes in direct contact with patients.
• Orders office and audiology supplies.
• May supervise students, clinical interns and fellows in Audiology.
• Maintains patient flow to and from Audiology Department in conjunction with physician appointments.
• Maintains a schedule for patients seen in Audiology and maintains records for clinic charts.
• Performs basic and special audiometric testing on patients of all ages including air and bone conduction testing, speech and impedance testing, acoustic reflex testing, play audiometry, COR, eustachian tube dysfunction, fistula testing, OAE's (otoacoustic emissions), ABR (auditory brainstem response), ENG (electronystagmography), Ecog (electrocochleography), and ENOG (electroneuronography).
• Provides hearing aid counseling, fitting, evaluation and troubleshooting of malfunctioning hearing aids, cochlear implant management, including programming of speech processors, troubleshooting, and counseling.
• Manages hearing protection and hearing aids.
• Maintains current information on Audiology practice and procedures.
• Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.
• Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
• Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
• Maintains a record of patients seen in Audiology including electronic medical record documentation on patients not seen in conjunction with an Otolaryngology physician.
• Tracks patient demographics.
• Responsible for all Audiology billing.
• Performs additional duties as designated by management. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• AuD, PhD, or AuD/PhD combination degree, and certificate of clinical competency (CCC) certification though ASHA.
• Current licensure as an Audiologist in the state of Georgia required.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee. 

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Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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