Audiologist

Determines type and degree of hearing impairment and implements habilitation and rehabilitation services for patient by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Conducts comprehensive diagnostic hearing assessments.
* Conducts hearing and balance evaluations for patients of all ages according to established standards.
* Evaluates, repairs, and performs fittings on hearing aids.
* Performs VNG Testing,
* Performs Cochlear Implant candidacy evaluations, activations, and re-mapping.
* Conducts follow-up evaluations for patients.
* Performs canalith repositioning maneuvers.
* Dispenses FM assistive listening systems and other assistive devices.
* Provides community service talks throughout the area and the Mercy Health System.
* May be required to work flexible hours.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

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Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Education and Experience

Doctoral Degree in Audiology.

Certification and Licensure

Licensure as an audiologist.
Completion of CEUs for state licensure.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Passing the Driver's License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).

Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.

Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.

Skills and Abilities
N/A

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Category C - No partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED

Neonate (birth - 28 days)

Infant (29 days - less than 1 year)

Pediatric (1 year - 12 years)

Adolescents (13 years - 17 years)

Adult (18 years - 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years and older)

INFORMATION ACCESS

Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.

WORK CONTACT GROUP

Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors

Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally

Level of Supervision

N/A

Supervises

Directly supervises audiology staff at Mercy Clinics as well as audiology services at Mercy Hospital and other outlying clinics. Supervises Clinical Fellowship Year audiologists.