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.
- 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
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.