Clinical Audiologist - Hearing Implant Focus

Cleveland Clinic; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic's Willoughby Hills Family Health Center is seeking a Clinical Audiologist to perform diagnostic audiological tests and evaluate hearing status, while maintaining complete records.

You will interpret results, perform electroacoustic analysis and hearing-aid checks, supervise externs and residents, and assist in equipment planning and calibration. The role requires AuD, OH license, and CCC-A.

Qualifications

• AuD required and eligible for OH state licensure.
• CCC-A certification by ASHA within new hire period.
• Current Ohio license or eligibility to practice audiology.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and report test results to support medical diagnoses and counsel patients and families.
• Perform electroacoustic analysis of hearing aids.
• Conduct hearing aid checks and perform minor repairs.
• Provide supervision of externs, fellows, and residents as requested.
• Assist with planning, budgeting, service or project development, and equipment purchases.
• Perform daily and monthly equipment checks and calibrations.
• Assist with electroacoustic calibration of equipment as needed.

Education

Doctorate in Audiology (AuD)

Ohio Audiology License

CCC-A (ASHA)

Job description

Serving the needs of the surrounding communities, Willoughby Hills Family Health Center offers patients a wide variety of pediatric, family medicine, radiology and cardiology services. On this team, you will join a family of caregivers, enhance your skills and build a rewarding career at Cleveland Clinic, one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Clinical Audiologist at our Willoughby Hils Family Health Center, you will help perform diagnostic audiological test procedures to evaluate patient's hearing status, auditory pathway function and communicative function and maintains records for all services.

A caregiver in this position works 7:30am to 4:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Interpret and report test results to facilitate medical diagnosis to provide counseling and education about hearing loss, hearing aids and communication to patients and their families.
• Perform electroacoustic analysis of hearing aids.
• Perform hearing aid checks and minor repairs of hearing aids.
• Provide direct and indirect supervision of student externs, clinical fellows, fourth-year Au.D students and otolaryngology residents, as requested.
• Assist with planning, budget, service or project development, fee setting, purchase of new equipment or materials.
• Perform daily and monthly equipment checks and biological calibrations.
• Assist with electroacoustic calibration of equipment, as needed.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Doctorate in Audiology (AuD)
• Eligible for an Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board license to practice audiology
• Hold Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board license to practice audiology
• Certificate of Clinical Competence Audiology (CCC-A) by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) within new hire period and maintain CCCs throughout employment

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Experience working in a fast-paced ENT practice
• Pediatric and adult patient experience

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to assist patients with mobility problems.
• Good hand dexterity to manipulate small objects associated with hearing aids, cochlear implants, etc.
• Ability to push carts which carry audiology test equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $69,600.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $106,132.50

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).