Audiologist - full-time

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Burlington, MA seeks a full-time Audiologist to diagnose hearing loss and guide rehabilitation. You will select evaluation methods, determine candidacy for hearing aids or assistive devices, and work with implantable technologies including cochlear implants.

The role requires collaboration with Otolaryngology staff, reviewing results with referring physicians, documenting in the audiology system, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Audiology.
• MA audiology licensure required.
• Minimum 1 year clinical otology experience.
• 4th year clinical doctorate placement counts as experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic assessment of hearing loss and rehab options.
• Greets patients and explains testing; reviews results with patient.
• Selects hearing aid or assistive device options based on tests.
• Coordinates care with Otolaryngology staff and implants.

Skills

Verbal communication

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Audiology

MA Audiology licensure (Massachusetts)

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Full-time Audiologist

Job Description

The Audiologist is responsible for diagnostic assessment of hearing loss and hearing rehabilitation options. Using clinical judgment select and implement most appropriate evaluation methods for diverse patient needs. Determine if the patient is a hearing aid candidate or would benefit from assistive listening devices. Provide care to patients with implantable hearing technologies including cochlear implants, BAHA and Esteem implants. Obtain telemetry measures in operating room for cochlear implant procedures. Perform and interpret electrophysiologic assessment including VEMP, EcochG and ABR. Work collaboratively with Otolaryngology nursing staff to provide excellent patient care. Review abnormal test results with referring physician. Document all pertinent information in aChart (audiology) TIMS office based system (hearing aid center).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Including But Not Limited To

• Performs Diagnostic assessment of hearing loss and hearing rehabilitation options
• Exercises clinical judgment in selecting and implementing most appropriate evaluation methods for diverse patient needs
• Greets patients, identify oneself as an audiologist and explains hearing and balance testing
• Reviews results and recommendations to patient regarding diagnostic tests and rehabilitative options
• Determines if the patient is a hearing aid candidate or would benefit from assistive listening devices
• Selects appropriate hearing aid device for patient based on audiologic test results.
• Providse quality ear mold impressions for hearing aids, swim plugs and custom noise protection.
• Provides appropriate programming of selected amplification device.
• Provides care to patients with implantable hearing technologies including cochlear implants, BAHA and Esteem implants
• Performs and interprets electrophysiologic assessment including VEMP, EcochG and ABR
• Obtains telemetry measures in operating room for cochlear implant procedures
• Works collaboratively with Otolaryngology nursing staff to provide excellent patient care.
• Reviews abnormal test results with referring physician 14. Provides written educational material and reviews with patient/family
• Provides occasional cross coverage at all audiology sites, including Burlington, Peabody and Lexington.
• Provides patient with written and verbal instructions regarding battery use, care and maintenance of the hearing aid.
• Troubleshoots repairs devices if possible. 18. Determines if hearing aid needs to be returned to manufacturer for repair.
• Addresses any issues or concerns the patient or family member may have regarding their hearing aids
• Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles , Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
• Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.
• Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment. Z02H92 Revised Nov, 2011 Printed: 10/7/2013 2
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Education

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree in Audiology
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: Licensure in Audiology by state of Massachusetts

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Excellent verbal skills.
• Excellent patient centric skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

Experience

• Minimum of one year clinical experience in medical - otologic setting.
• 4th year clinical doctorate placement accepted as one year of clinical experience.

Pay Range

$85,446.40 USD - $119,641.60 USD
The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
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