Audiologist, Part-Time
hace 9 meses
East Elmhurst
Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Executive Director of Hearing and Speech, the Audiologist will provide comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative audiological services to clients in the community. The Audiologist serves as a member of the audiology team at the Lexington Hearing & Speech Center. PRIMARY DUTIES: • Provide audiological services for Lexington Hearing and Speech center clients, to include audiometric testing, and audiological management, • Perform independent evaluation, interpretation and diagnosis of auditory system function, • Develops individualized recommendations, treatment plans, and provides patient/family counseling and education, • Conducts hearing aid evaluations, makes recommendations regarding appropriate amplification, keeps accurate records and completes necessary documentation, • Maintains contact with manufacturers of audiological/amplification equipment to ensure knowledge of current practices and products, • Networks with staff, consultants, and outside agencies on related issues, • Collaborates with school management, faculty, and staff on communication skills issues, • Demonstrates professional behavior during interactions, • Proficient in asking appropriate questions and follow-up questions, • Support the organization’s Strategic Planning initiatives with an emphasis on culture. Demonstrate a commitment to our vision, purpose, and mission, • Performs other related duties as assigned REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Possess considerable knowledge of audiology methods and techniques used in the diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders of hearing which may also involve speech, language, and other disorders., • Must have operating knowledge of audiometric instruments., • Ability and experience working independently, using critical thinking skills and processes to arrive at objective, strategic, results-oriented decisions within the context of patient care and department, division and organizational priorities, • Ability to work collaboratively with audiological team, faculty, and staff., • Comfortable working with both children and adults., • Excellent organizational and record keeping skills., • Strong written and oral communication capabilities., • Flexible work schedule may be required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Doctorate degree in Audiology, • Master’s Degree in audiology, if graduated prior to 2007, • Must hold current NYS Audiology licensure, • NYS Hearing Aid Dispensing license, • Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech and Hearing Association or eligible to obtain, • Minimum 2 years clinical experience with experience in pediatric audiology strongly preferred. SECURITY CLEARANCE: • Required clearances include medical clearance, fingerprinted by the NYC Board of Ed, SCR, and SEL clearance PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Must have the ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time, • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times