Audiologist Contingent

Trinity Health; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a part-time audiologist to provide diagnostic and rehabilitative services for inpatients and outpatients. Responsibilities include newborn hearing screening, diagnostic testing, and coordinated follow-up programs.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care and collaboration with physicians, staff, and families. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Audiology, Michigan licensure, and CCC-A, with BLS current.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Audiology required.
• Michigan audiologist licensure required.
• CCC-A (ASHA) certification required.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic audiological evaluations (audiological assessment, immittance, ENG balance, ABR).
• Provide newborn hearing screens (DPOAE, AABR) and coordinate Universal Newborn Hearing Screen program.
• Identify findings and provide reports to referring physicians.
• Assess cognitive and age-related differences; tailor treatment accordingly.
• Coordinate NICU Audiologic Follow-Up Program.
• Communicate findings to patients and families; make referrals as needed.
• Meet productivity expectations as determined by management.
• Maintain department equipment and supplies in working order.
• Give in-service presentations to hospital staff and community groups.
• Uphold Trinity Health Values and adhere to relevant laws and policies.
• Assist with revenue management and equipment tracking; use electronic health records for documentation.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Audiology

Tools

Audiology equipment

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: Position Purpose: Provides diagnostic and rehabilitative audiological services for inpatients and outpatients. Completes necessary documentation and written reports related to services provided.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Master's Degree in Audiology.

Licensure / Certification:

• Must meet current requirement for Michigan Audiologist licensure.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Special Skill / Aptitudes:

• Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups

What You Will Do:

Perform appropriate diagnostic evaluations, including: audiological assessment, immittance testing, balance assessment (ENG), and evoked potentials evaluation (ABR). Provide appropriate newborn hearing screens, including otoacousitc emissions (DPOAE) and automated auditory brainstem response (AABR). Provide coordination for Universal Newborn Hearing Screen program. Identify appropriate recommendations, based on diagnostic findings, and provide a report to the referring physician. Identify cognitive function and age related differences within the persons served and adjust treatment style and expectations as appropriate. Provide coordination for NICU Audiologic Follow-Up Program. As appropriate, communicate findings and recommendations to the patient and family members. Make appropriate referrals to physicians and outside agencies, if necessary. Must be able to meet productivity expectations as determined by management each fiscal year. Maintain department equipment in proper working order and supplies as required. Provide in-service presentations to hospital staff, community health fairs or special hospital screenings as identified. Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland through performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health Values. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors. Supports and conducts one's self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations. In accordance with unit or departmental practice, determines that appropriate charges have been entered for the correct patient, encounter, date/time of service, with any required modifiers. Make corrections as needed per charge capture policy/practice. In accordance with unit or departmental practice, actively participates in on-going education and communication regarding revenue management. In accordance with unit or departmental practice, assists with tracking and monitoring of equipment assigned to the unit. Requests services for maintaining equipment as needed. In accordance with unit or departmental practice, proficient with the electronic health records for documentation, assessment, and care management, performing these activities concurrently with provision of care throughout the shift.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.