The Audiologist performs essential hearing services, using technology, computers, and other testing equipment. The Audiologist may work with other healthcare professionals, make appropriate referrals, and follow through for appropriate hearing health.
RequiredDoctorate of Audiology degree, Master’s degree if grandfathered inContinuing Education CreditsPreferredCurrent CEU’sExperience with hearing evaluations and interpretationsKnowledge of hearing aid fitting and programmingEssential Job Functions:In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.
Hearing evaluations varying from basic to complexFitting and programming of hearing aids and devices including ordering and pricingCollaboration with other providers and third party payersEducation and instruction to patientsMedical record documentation of all appointmentsKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesDemonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all timesComputer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipmentStrong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skillsExercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentialityStrong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsSchedule Requirements This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts. On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs. Physical Requirements Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
Sit (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain. Stand (Repeatedly): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain. Walk (Repeatedly): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms. Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly): Twisting, bending, and stooping require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints. Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.
Push/Pull (Repeatedly): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward. Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling. Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.
Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow. Exposures (Continuously): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed.
Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases are caused by contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.
Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.*Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%). The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification.
They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.77355225 Surgery Clinic