Audiologist - Covington

Audiologist

The Audiologist diagnoses and provides aural rehabilitative services to the assigned population who demonstrate hearing loss. Administers a wide variety of tests to determine patient's hearing levels and hearing loss, and to prescribe the use of a hearing aid and/or special training. Coordinates audiometric results with other diagnostic data and assists in selection and use of suitable hearing aids and prescribing appropriate treatment.

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General Duties

Performs patient hearing test assessments, analyzes results and recommends varied treatment and product options. Delivers clinically appropriate evaluation, therapy and aural rehabilitative services to assigned population/patients with hearing and balance problems as guided by preferred practices outlined in the Standards of Clinical Practices Manual. Generates appropriate rehabilitative protocols/timelines.

Counsels patients, documents treatment plans and works with the physician on a treatment plan. Develops appropriate recommendations for patient follow-up.

Provides clinically appropriate neural telemetry testing in the operating room.

Fits and dispenses hearing aids or other equipment as required.

Performs daily equipment biological calibrations, maintains equipment, and initiates requests for repair.

Keeps accurate and comprehensive records in patient's medical chart and department-based files.

Facilitates the organization's compliance with JCAHO, CARF, ASHA, OSHA and ADA guidelines.

Experience Qualifications

6 months of experience Certified Audiologist

Licenses and Certifications

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider American Heart Association

Audiology American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Audiology Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)