Audiologist

Description

Summary of Position: 

The Audiologist performs audiological evaluations for adults and children. This position completes fitting and maintenance of a variety of hearing instruments to help maximize the client's hearing function.  This professional position collaborates with the Director of Audiology regularly and adheres to the rules and regulations of the Board of Speech, Audiology and Hearing. This position is a service provider position and is expected to spend the majority of time providing service. Goals for service hours are established by the supervisor and performance is monitored on an ongoing basis.  

Essential Responsibilities: (other duties as assigned)

· Determines degree and origin of hearing loss by performing and interpreting complete, comprehensive audiological evaluations with diagnostic equipment; when indicated, recommends medical intervention, habilitative strategies, amplification and/or assistive listening devices. 

· Dispenses and fits hearing aids consistent with the rules and regulations provided by the State of Maine Board of Speech, Audiology and Hearing. Instructs clients on use and care of hearing instruments, provides aural rehabilitation counseling, obtains functional gain measurements and aided speech discrimination scores, obtains real ear measurements and administers functional outcome measures as necessary. Provides in-house hearing aid repair service.

· Ensures that client and/or parent expresses an understanding of test results and exhibits agreement with action plans by providing counseling and determining and explaining the need for rehabilitation and/or medical management; makes appropriate related recommendations to clients, parents, physicians and other service providers.

· Keeps audiological equipment in good working order and reduces downtime by maintaining calibration on instrumentation through regular equipment checks. 

· Assists Director of Audiology with daily and monthly in-house calibration/listening checks. 

· Provides appropriate documentation. 

· Maintains professional and technical knowledge by participating in in-service training, attending educational workshops and courses, reading, discussions with team members and participating in professional societies.

· Ensures efficient, responsive client services by participating in the decisions regarding services, pricing and scheduling.

· Participates in staff and team meetings by sharing and receiving information, identifying and discussing current and potential program and individual issues and offering suggestions. 

· Assists in maintaining a high level of service provision by determining annual goals and objectives for quality assurance; completes related data collection and reports.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Recognizes the primary importance of the organization’s stated mission. This job position will require flexibility and continuous development of job performance to achieve its intended purpose.
• Adheres to Pine Tree Society’s communication platform and media policies to ensure consistent brand messaging and image to internal and external stakeholders.
• Respects confidentiality and abides by the Society’s HIPAA policy when discussing client, staff, volunteer and organizational matters including fiscal and related information.
• Adheres to a safety/risk management program that includes assessment, evaluation, establishment or procedures, incident review, workplace engineering, infection control protocols, training and such other measures that ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment.
• Provides staff education and community services such as workshops and in-service training within billable time and productivity allowances.
• Monitors supply inventories and places orders as needed for the Audiology department.

Requirements

Qualifications; knowledge, skills and abilities:

· Ability to accurately assess a client's current hearing capabilities.

· Knowledge of programmable and digital hearing aid products.

· Ability to effectively communicate with and educate, formally and informally, clients, parents, other service providers and the general public.

· Ability to diagnose and repair minor problems with hearing aid products.

· Ability to work both independently and as part of a treatment team.

· Demonstrated knowledge of and demonstrated competency in the use of computer-based accounting, spreadsheet, word processing and computer network utilization.

· Ability to organize time effectively and remain flexible in order to meet occasionally competing demands requiring time and attention.

· Possess a valid driver’s license with a clear driving record, have a reliable vehicle with at least the state minimum automobile insurance coverage and the ability and willingness to travel to off-site locations.

· Must pass all required background checks including, but not limited to: motor vehicle, criminal, Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, US DHHS Fraud Prevention and Protection (OIG) and MaineCare background checks.

Education/Experience:

· AuD or Masters degree in Audiology

· Current State of Maine Audiology license