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AudiologistReq #:0000203424

Category:Speech Therapy

Status:Per Diem

Shift:Day

Facility:Jersey City Medical Center

Department:Audiology Services

Pay Range:$67.31 per hour

Location:

355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

Job Title:Audiologist

Department Name:Audiology Services

Req #:0000203424

Status:per hour

Shift:Day

Pay Range: $67.31 - $67.31, per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The Compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience,

Job Overview:

Evaluates disorders of hearing and balance. Provides aural rehabilitation therapy and dispenses hearing aids. Provides patient and family education and documents patient status. Coordinates care as appropriate with other members of the interdisciplinary team. Works with neonate, pediatrics, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.

Qualifications:

Required:

+ MA/MS Degree

+ Graduation from an accredited Audiology Program required

Certifications and Licenses Required:

+ One to three years clinical affiliations associated with degree requirements

+ NJ Audiology Licensure

+ ASHA certification in Audiology

+ BLS certification upon application or within the first year of employment

Scheduling Requirements:

+ Per Diem

Essential Functions:

+ Attends at least one continuing education course per year and meets minimum continuing education requirements to maintain licensure. Provides follow-up inservice to appropriate professional staff. Attends all required departmental inservices. Completes required competencies. Maintains CPR certification.

+ Demonstrates effective use of standardized tests and audiology equipment when evaluating the patient’s ability to hear. Performs effective hearing aid assessments.

+ Maintains patient care documentation according to departmental policy, JCAHO and ASHA standards. Submits patient charges completely and on tome. Submits weekly statistic sheet on time.

+ Provides direct patient care 75% of working day.

+ Supervises affiliating students according to ASHA and appropriate university guidelines.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer