Audiologist

ST JOHNS HEALTH

🇺🇸 United States
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1 day ago

1 day ago

JOB SUMMARY
Working with people who have hearing, balance, and related ear problems. Using technology and computers to
provide essential hearing services in a variety of settings including research, manufacturing, industry and private
practice. Assisting with treating hearing loss and other issues. Ability to work with other healthcare professionals.
Able to complete fittings, testing and supplying of hearing aids to hearing impaired clients. May include working with
special populations such as children born with hearing impairment or the elderly.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsible for administering Audiology tests or examinations for patients with language, speech and hearing
problems. Obtain patient information about their physical condition. Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations
from normal. Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients. Perform
therapeutic procedures. Instruct and counsel patients about therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development,
and health maintenance. Collects information on the type and level of impairment using specialized equipment and instruments. Obtain,
compile and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination. Instructs clients about techniques used to improve speech or hearing impairments, examining and cleaning ear
canals, placing assistive devices like hearing aids, evaluating hearing or speech disorders to determine treatment
and diagnosis, and monitoring client’s progress. Rehabilitating recipients of implanted hearing devices. Appropriately plan and conduct treatment programs,
consulting other physicians, psychologists, nurses and other healthcare professionals. Recommends assistive
devices to patients, referring clients to additional medical treatments when necessary, conducting seminars to
medical personnel, educators and other professionals about hearing or speech research. Supervise audiology trainees and audiologist assistants. Participating in conferences or seminars as needed. Order
medical and laboratory supplies and equipment if applicable. Assist in measuring noise levels in hearing institutions such as schools or other communities. Developing hearing
screening programs, among other programs that will assist SJMC and serve the community. JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
Required: WY State Licensure in Audiology, American Speech, Hearing Language Association.

Minimum Work Experience
Required: Experience in working with children and pediatric population.

Required Licenses: Wyoming State Licensure in Audiology. FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
Working Conditions
Hospital based outpatient department. Frequent interruptions. Sometimes stressful work environment situations.
Many patients with hearing loss, awareness of proper speaking techniques. Ability to deal with pediatric through
geriatric patient/ clients. must be on-site at the SJH Campus or other facilities to fulfill the responsibilities of this
role.
Physical Requirements
Ability to work flexible hours; some stressful situations. Walking and sitting for long periods of time.
Direct Reports: None
Reports to:Chief Medical Group Officer
Internal & External Contacts
Staff, all hospital departments, physicians, patients, family and visitors.
LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
Patient Focus
• Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of patients
• Gets firsthand patient feedback and uses it for improvements
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with patients and gains their trust and respect
Attention to Detail
• Completes tasks in a way that ensures there are not errors
• Methodically and patiently reviews work to identify any mistakes or discrepancies
• Creates and stores documentation in a way that is thorough and easy to access
Quality Decision Making
• Considers many factors and sources when making decisions
• Is correct and accurate with most of his/her solutions and suggestions when judged over time
• Is sought out by others for advice and solutions
• Quickly zeros in on the critical and few and puts the trivial many aside
• Handles risks and uncertainty with composure
Interpersonal Skills
• Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities
• Finds common ground and gains cooperation
• Builds appropriate rapport
• Taking responsibility for the consequences of one's own actions and decisions

Audiologist · ST JOHNS HEALTH

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