Day The Audiologist 1 administers and interprets a variety of hearing assessment, to determine the type and degree of hearing impairment, site of damage, and effects on comprehension and speech. Administers and interprets a variety of vestibular assessments, to determine site of vestibular impairment. Administers and interprets other assessments for various audio-vestibular diagnostic purposes as applicable.
Evaluates test results in relation to behavioral, social, educational, and medical information obtained from patients, families, teachers, and other professionals. Counsels patients regarding test findings and appropriate treatment options for hearing loss. May demonstrate, dispense, program, and perform minor repairs to hearing devices, and/or hearing protective devices.
Relies on education and training to complete responsibilities with minimal supervision. May lead and direct the work of others within scope of practice. Collaborates with others as part of a multidisciplinary team to direct patient care. 1.
Patient Care a. Functions as clinical staff audiologist for private neuro-otology practice servicing outpatients. b. Conducts, interprets and provides appropriate documentation for hearing and balance testing including, but not limited to: - Complete audiologic evaluations - Typmanometry and acoustic reflex measures - Otoacoustic emissions (OAE) - Medical/legal evaluations (IME) - Auditory Brainstem Response testing (ABR) - Electrocochleography (Ecog) - Electronystagmography (ENG) - Rotational Vestibular Chair testing (ROTO) - Computerized Dynamic Posturography (Post) - Vestibular Autorotation testing (VAT) - Infared Video Eye Movement recordings (IRV) - Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers (CRP) 2.
Partnership and Collaboration a. Provides counseling and rehabilitation to patients and families with hearing loss including some combination of the following: - Counseling patients regarding audiologic findings and hearing aid candidacy - Hearing Aid evaluations - Single-sided deafness or CHL/MHL device option demos - Hearing Aid orientation & fittings - Hearing Aid repairs/modifications - Real ear measurements - Hearing Aid check-in and logging 3.
Quality a. Any of these functions could potentially be added with appropriate education/training: - Newborn hearing screening & data management - Conducts cochlear implant evaluations, programming & counseling - Conducts & interprets central auditory evaluations b. Completes and submits patients notes and charge tickets on a daily basis. 4.
Other Duties As Assigned a. Performs other duties as assigned or requested. Experience - 1 year experience Education - Graduate of accredited Audiologist program Training - Special Skills - License & Cert - Current Louisiana State license as Audiologist.