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Job Description

We are looking for an Audiologist in Savannah, GA for our client. They are a specialized ENT practice with pediatric and adult patients. They provide diagnostics including: sleep studies, balance testing, hearing evaluations, ruptured eardrum treatment, and allergy testing.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Audiometric Evaluations

• Discusses hearing complaints with patient and family

• Takes a complete patient history, based on ability of patient/family

• Conducts audiological evaluations, including impedance measures, air/bone conduction testing, speech reduction thresholds, pure tone thresholds, and word discrimination testing

• Determines speech discrimination scores, performed at suprathreshold levels to determine rollover effect

• Adjusts test procedures/protocols based on patient age and test ability

• Performs otoacoustic emissions testing, as deemed necessary by complaint/history/age/ability of patient

• Prepares complete audiology reports for referring physicians

• Hearing Aid Counseling

• Discusses hearing test results and needs for amplification with patient/family

• Explains benefits of personal amplification

• Discusses various hearing aid options and recommends best option for patient

• Makes ear mold impression(s) when patient decides on amplification

• Orders appropriate hearing aid(s)/ear molds(s)

• Maintains chart notes and paperwork subsequent to each visit

• Hearing Aid Fitting/Orientation

• Takes earmold impression(s) and checks fit of ear mold(s)

• Programs/adjusts trim pots as needed to find tune hearing aid(s) to patient satisfaction and appropriate response

• Instructs patient/family on care of hearing aid(s)/batteries

• Issues instruction material and battery warnings

• Instructs patients or patient’s family on use of hearing aid(s); counsels patient/family on benefits of amplification and how to improve the patient's listening environment

• Verifies completion of orientation with checklist

• Discusses contract and obtains acceptance signature and ordering deposit

• Schedules follow-up appointments

• Hearing Aid Checks

• New Hearing Aid Checks

• Makes aid adjustments as needed to Hearing Aid response

• Re-instructs patient on care or use of aid as required

• Established Hearing Aid Checks

• Assesses patient’s complaints regarding the existing device or quality

• Cleans hearing aid as required

• Analyzes hearing aid problems perceived by patient

• Repairs aid or returns to manufacturer for repair

• Outlines estimated repair costs to family/patient

• Maintenance of Audiometric Equipment/Supplies

• Cleans all equipment as needed

• Reports any problems/need for calibration/repair to supervising audiologist

• Maintains audiological education literature

• Maintains audiology supply inventory

• Reports list of needed supplies; orders supplies upon Manager's approval

• Other

• Meets with physicians regularly to discuss patient care issues

• Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice

• Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions

• Attends team and staff meetings

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Skills and Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree required

• Ability to pass the Praxis Exam in Audiology

• Audiology License to practice in Georgia or able to obtain Audiology License in Georgia before starting

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Ability to work with patients and make them feel comfortable

• Ability to conduct tests accurately and efficiently

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and cheerful attitude

• Comfortable using email and interacting with Internet applications