SUMMARY:The Audiologist reports directly to the Clinical Manager and/ or Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM), and may be under the guidance of more senior program specific clinician.The Audiologist provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluation services for auditory, vestibular, and related disorders; evaluates, selects, fits and dispenses hearing instruments and cochlear implants; provides aural rehabilitation to assist patients regain or utilize their hearing abilities at the highest level possible.Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:Instill Trust and Value DifferencesPatient and Community Focus and CollaborateRESPONSIBILITIES:CommunicationDemonstrates the highest level of communication and professionalism with patients, caregivers, rehabilitation staff, providers, and other health care professionals, both within the academic medical center and in the community.Exhibits effective and professional verbal and non-verbal communicationCommunicates clearly, respectfully, and honestly with patients and/or caregivers, and colleaguesCommunicates proactively with other caregivers involved in patients' careAdjusts communication and response to the level of understanding of the listenerPrincipal Duties:Examines and evaluates patients to determine degree and type of hearing lossEstablishes diagnosis and prognosis for hearing improvement through use of artificial aids based on patient symptomsPerforms specialized testing (e.g. site of lesion, auditory brainstem response testing, otoacoustic emissions, vestibular evoked potentials, acoustic reflex testing, videonystagmography) Evaluates and manages children and adults with central auditory processing disordersMeasures and interprets auditory evoked potentials for the purpose of neurophysiologic inter-operative monitoring and cranial nerve assessmentPerforms cochlea implant evaluations and mappingPerforms otoscopic examination for evaluation of hearing or balance disordersCreates ear impressions, fits hearing protection or prosthetic devicesPerforms assessment and non-medical management of tinnitusProvides screening of speech-language, for audiologic evaluation and/or identification of communication disordersProvides education and counseling to patients and caregivers regarding rehabilitation, test results, aids, and expectations of hearing impairment.Evaluates and counsels patients concerning appropriate hearing aidsFits, programs, dispenses and monitors use of hearing aids.May provide audiological rehabilitation including speech reading, communication management, language development, auditory skill development, and counseling for psychosocial adjustment to hearing loss to patients and caregiversMay provide specialized aural rehabilitation training in order to assist patients whose hearing cannot be helped by amplification.Completes documentation and charges timely and accurately, in compliance with department policyCompletes clinical documentation reflecting eligibility/ medical necessity of services in compliance with professional and regulatory standardsConsistently applies evidence-based practice to all aspects of clinical careSeeks additional guidance when necessary to assure safe and effective patient careRecommends and refers for additional diagnostic testing and/or servicesAdditional Duties:Complies with hospital and departmental policies and guidelinesParticipates in strategic departmental quality improvement initiativesProvides education to other hospital departments/personnel, students, and outside agencies/schoolsDemonstrates ability to flex schedule based on department, patient, and/or caregiver needDetermines priorities according to departmental and patient care needParticipates in community based professional eventsParticipates in ongoing educational activitiesSupports and promotes departmental teamworkCompletes mandatory departmental and hospital trainingEnsures maintenance and operational condition of equipment utilized for evaluationMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Master's degree in Audiology from an accredited institution if licensed by December 31, 2007. Audiology Doctoral degree from an accredited institution if initial licensure is January 1, 2008 or later. State license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health. Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) or the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) necessary to practice Audiology in the state of Rhode Island. Audiologists supervising students who wish to obtain the CCC-A of ASHA must hold the CCC-A. EXPERIENCE:Minimum of one-year experience including a one-year clinical externship.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Fit for duty in accordance with OSHA standards and program specific needs.INDEPENDENT ACTION:Performs independently within the department's policies and practicesRefers specific complex problems to ACM and/or Clinical Manager when clarification of departmental policies and procedures is requiredIndependently sets goals for professional developmentMembership and involvement in discipline specific professional organization and/or other clinically relevant organization is strongly encouragedSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:No direct supervision. However, pursuant to the state of Rhode Island Rules and Regulations for Audiologists, a licensed audiologist shall at all times be responsible for the clinical supervision of supportive personnel, Clinical Fellows, and students to ensure the safety and welfare of patients, including cosigning notes, reviewing patient treatment plans and goals.Pay Range:
$74,672.00-$123,198.40EEO Statement:
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Location:
Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903Work Type:
3 X 10 hour shifts M-F (Wednesday required, other days flexible)Work Shift:
DayDaily Hours:
10 hoursDriving Required:
No
