Audiologist - PRN (2753)

Mary Rutan Health; Bellefontaine (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Mary Rutan Health in Bellefontaine, OH seeks a licensed audiologist to provide administration and direct application of audiology treatments. You will evaluate and treat patients referred for audiology services and aid patients in achieving maximum communication and participation in daily life.

The role requires a Masters or Doctorate in Audiology, an active state license, and at least one year of clinical and hearing aid dispensing experience.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate in Audiology required.
• Current State Audiology License.
• One year of clinical and hearing aid dispensing experience.
• BLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of infection control and sterile technique.

Responsibilities

• Administer and apply audiology treatment modalities as prescribed.
• Evaluate and treat patients referred for audiology treatments.
• Assist patients to achieve maximum communication and participation.
• Provide departmental and staff instruction on audiology aspects.
• Contribute to budget considerations for audiology needs.
• Participate in infection control, safety and education programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis management

Team collaboration

Education

Masters or Doctorate in Audiology

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: Mary Rutan Health Center - Bellefontaine, OH 43311Position Type: PRNEducation Level: Not SpecifiedTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: Day (1st Shift)Job Category: Health Care

Job Summary -

Responsible for administration and direct application of audiology treatment modalities as prescribed by a referring physician. Evaluates and treats all patients referred for audiology treatments. Assists patients to obtain maximum performance and function in society within the constraints of their disability. Assures personal competency. Provides departmental and nursing staff instruction on aspects of audiology. Provides information related to departmental budget, considerations in relationship to audiology needs for optimum patient care and service. Participates in infection control, safety and education programs, both in the department and on an organizational basis.

Regulatory Requirements

• Holds Masters Degree in Audiology or a Doctorate Degree in Audiology
• Current State Audiology License
• Demonstrates competency in program development and aural rehabilitation.
• One or more years clinical and hearing aid dispensing experience.
• Must obtain BLS certification through the American Heart Association within 6 months from the date of hire.
• Performance of technical skills related to Audiology.
• Knowledge of infection control, sterile technique and related impact on rehabilitative medicine practice and equipment.

Language Skills

• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Documents diagnostic findings and generate timely reports to physician and others as requested by patient.

Skills

• Knowledge of equipment utilized in the diagnosis, evaluations and treatment of hearing disorders.
• Must be able to determine age-appropriate patient procedures and evaluate results.
• Ability to maintain control and respond calmly and positively during crisis situations (i.e., Code Blue)
• Appropriate telephone communication skills.