Audiologist-Optional

Job Overview:

Under the Rehab Manager, provides complete audiological services, including BSER, VER, ENG, Infant BSER assessment, and hearing aid dispensing to a general population of referred patients. Responsible for communication with other team members and with the patient's family. Participates in program development, continuous improvement, in-services to staff, hospital personnel, or community, and completes administrative tasks within the division. Responsible for the overseeing and direction of Audiology Aids.

Job Requirements:

Master's Degree in Audiology (Required)
1 - 2 years experience in a related field (Required)
Has performed VNG/ENG, VRA and BSER/BAER/ABR tests as well as dispensing hearing aids
Other ASHA - American Speech Language Hearing Associationof Clinical Competence Required
Other Ohio Licensure in Audiology Required

Job Responsibilities:

Accurately performs routine and special diagnostic audiometric test, including tests for referred infants, children, and adults. Provides recommendations based on evaluation findings. Performs all functions involved in dispensing hearing aids and assistive listening devices. Provides counseling services to patients and families with hearing impaired family member
Delivers and oversees clinical services in an efficient, productive manner. Maintains an average daily workload of 4.13 hours of direct patient contact per 8 hour day.
Maintains all required documentation within time frames and guidelines established by the department
Maintains proper functioning of audiometric equipment; maintains inventory of supplies; and makes recommendations for replacement/additional equipment
Develops policies and procedures, collects statistical information, and is involved in program development activities

Working Conditions:

Climbing - Rarely
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Frequently
Pulling - Occasionally
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Frequently
Sitting - Frequently
Standing - Consistently
Stooping - Consistently
Talking - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - Consistently
Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS...
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS...
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS...
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community