Audiologist

SUMMARY:

The Audiologist reports directly to the Clinical Manager and/ or Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM)/ Supervisor, and may receive clinical guidance from senior staff and/or clinical specialists. The Audiologist provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and treatment services for auditory, vestibular and related disorders.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

Principal Duties

• Examines and evaluates patients
• Performs specialized testing
• Performs cochlear implant evaluations and mapping
• Performs comprehensive treatment services for hearing loss. Fits, programs, dispenses and monitors use hearing aids.
• Provides education and counseling to patients/caregivers regarding rehabilitation, test results, aids, and expectations of hearing impairment.
• Completes documentation and charges timely and accurately, in compliance with department policy
• Completes clinical documentation reflecting eligibility/ medical necessity of services in compliance with professional and regulatory standards
• Consistently applies evidence-based practice to all aspects of clinical care
• Seeks additional guidance when necessary to assure safe and effective patient care
• Recommends and refers for additional diagnostic testing and/or services
• Complies with hospital and departmental policies and guidelines
• Participates in strategic departmental quality improvement initiatives
• Completes mandatory departmental and hospital training
• Ensures maintenance and operational condition of equipment utilized for evaluation

Additional Duties may include

• Provides education to other hospital departments/personnel, students, and outside agencies/schools
• Demonstrates ability to flex schedule based on department, patient, and/or caregiver need
• Determines priorities according to departmental and patient care need
• Participates in community based professional events 
• Participates in ongoing educational activities
• Supports and promotes departmental teamwork

Communication

• Demonstrates the highest level of communication and professionalism with patients, caregivers, rehabilitation staff, providers, and other health care professionals, both within Brown University Health and in the community.
• Exhibits effective and professional verbal and non-verbal communication
• Communicates clearly, respectfully, and honestly with patients and/or caregivers, and colleagues
• Communicates proactively with other caregivers involved in patients’ care 
• Adjusts communication and response to the level of understanding of the listener

Independent Action

• Performs independently within the department’s policies and practices 
• Refers specific complex problems to ACM/Supervisor and/or Clinical Manager when clarification of departmental policies and procedures is required
• Independently sets goals for professional development
• Membership and involvement in discipline specific professional organization and/or other clinically relevant organization is strongly encouraged

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree in Audiology from an accredited institution if licensed by December 31, 2007. Audiology Doctoral degree from an accredited institution if initial licensure is January 1, 2008 or later.
• Active Audiologist license, or provisional license for Clinical Fellows completing clinical fellowship year, in state in which they practice. Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Active BLS certification.

EXPERIENCE:

One-year experience or eligibility for provisional license.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

A licensed Audiologist will be responsible for the clinical supervision of supportive personnel, Doctoral externs, volunteers, and students to ensure the safety and welfare of patients.

Pay Range:

$74,672.00-$123,198.40

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

3 X 10 hour shifts M-F (Wednesday required, other days flexible)

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

10 hours

Driving Required:

No