Audiologist AU.D.

St. Joseph's/Candler; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's/Candler in Savannah, Georgia seeks an Audiologist to provide audiological assessments and care across all age groups. The role involves performing behavioral and electrophysiological testing, interpreting results, and ensuring compliance with ASHA/AAA guidelines. Candidates must have a relevant degree, state licensure, and national certification. Responsibilities include patient assessment, documentation, and adherence to professional standards for testing. A compassionate approach to patient interaction is essential.

Qualifications

• Professional License with State of Practice is required.
• National certification through ASHAA is a must.
• Minimum of 10 hours of CEU/year in Audiology needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform audiometric and vestibular testing as per guidelines.
• Conduct patient assessments prior to testing.
• Ensure patient interactions are compassionate and attentive.

Skills

Vestibular and Auditory Evoked Potentials

Education

AuD, PhD or Master’s degree

Job description

Job Summary

Audiologists are specialists involved in the study of normal and impaired hearing and balance. Staff performs and interprets behavioral and electrophysiological testing of the auditory and vestibular system. Position provides related screening, hearing conservation, counseling and rehabilitative referral to hearing, balance and communication impaired individuals and their families. This position provides audiological assessment/care for the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient based on current standards and guidelines of ASHA/AAA.

Education

• AuD, PhD or Master’s degree with applicable licensing – Required

Experience

• 1 - 2 Years Vestibular and Auditory Evoked Potentials - Preferred

License & Certification

• Professional License with State of Practice - Required
• National certification defined as Certificate of Clinical Competency in Audiology through ASHAA - Required
• Minimum of 10 hours of CEU/year in Audiology to maintain state licensure - Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required

Core Job Functions

• Audiometric and Vestibular testing is performed, interpreted and documented as per departmental/ASHA guidelines. Continuing education/licensure requirements and ASHA/AAA code of Ethics met. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age/cognitive ability of patients served.
• Department and ASHA guidelines followed for VNG, Equitest and other vestibular test performance/interpretation and follow-up. Test procedures adapted for age, comfort and cognitive function of patient. Professional behavior conforms to ASHA code of ethics.
• Department and ASHA/AAA guidelines followed for audiometric test performance/interpretation and follow-up. Test procedures adapted for age, comfort and cognitive function of patient. Professional behavior conforms to ASHA code of ethics.
• Patient assessment is conducted prior to testing with procedures prioritized on an ongoing basis to maximize patient safety and optimal diagnostic information. Patient interaction is kind, attentive and compassionate with procedures explained to relieve apprehensions. Significant behavioral and/​or physiological changes are reported to appropriate personnel following procedure or immediately based on severity/implications.
• Prior to testing, medical history is obtained as it relates to test procedure with appropriate recommendations made post test based on history/test findings. Patient reports are accurate and timely entered into electronic medical record as per policy. Reports processed/charged as per protocol.