Audiologist Job Description
Audiologist
provides diagnostic evaluation of hearing, prevention, habilitation and rehabilitation services for auditory problems and research relating to hearing and attendant disorders.
Audiologist Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective audiologist job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included audiologist job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Aural rehabilitation and hearing aides
Determining the type, degree, symmetry, stability and configuration of hearing loss
Providing diagnostic audiologic services to adult clients
Handling aural rehabilitation and hearing aides
Providing diagnostic audiologic services to adult clients, as needed
Using appropriate technologies and techniques to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment services to inpatients and outpatients suspected of, at risk for, or with known hearing handicaps
Providing case management services for assigned caseload to ensure treatment plan is being followed and to make appropriate referrals for services
Interpreting the nature of illness and prescribing course of treatment to patients and families
Providing clinical supervision to Fellows in Audiology and practicum students
Providing consultations to staff and other Medical Center departments regarding audiology services or assessments on individual patients
Audiologist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Audiologist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: BLS, ASHA, CPR, CCC, CAOHC, CITI, ASLA, ESA, WA, AAAA
Education for Audiologist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the audiologist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Master's and Doctorate Degree in Audiology, Education, Speech, Science, Department of Education, Patient Care, Medical, Counseling, Speech-Language Pathology, Graduate Education
Skills for Audiologist
Desired skills for audiologist include:
Sign language
Pathology of all hearing and related speech disorders
Insurance and agency coverage for hearing care services
Methods
Principles
Audiological testing techniques
Auditory disorders
Equipment and theory of the practice of clinical specialty
Implications and management
Methods and apparatus
Desired experience for audiologist includes:
Provides educational opportunities relevant to clinical practice which may include in services or external presentations
Masters in Audiology
Audiology licensure though the state of Minnesota
Doctorate in Audiology
One (1) year of post-licensure experience in the field of audiology preferred
Basic Life Support prior to end of orientation
Audiologist Examples
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Audiologist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of audiologist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for audiologist
- Fulfilling all case recordings, statistical reporting and other documentations requirements on an accurate and timely basis
- Maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards
- Plans, conducts, interprets, and communicates results from various tests to determine a patient’s hearing thresholds, middle ear function, and/or other auditory or vestibular functioning
- Participates in continuing education to maintain up to date knowledge of research findings, testing protocols and standards of care
- Administers ABR and ENG examinations including detailed questionnaire and battery of tests to evaluate auditory and vestibular system
- Counsels patient and family regarding results of testing and recommendations
- Prepares reports on diagnostic findings
- Performing hearing tests
- Requires a doctoral degree from an accredited program in audiology from a school acceptable to the OTSG
- Administering and interpreting audiometric and vestibular diagnostic testing, and implements an Audiology treatment program for patients with hearing, balance, and related ear impairments and/or disorders
Qualifications for audiologist
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with a variety/specific populations
- Posses a valid California Audiology license, issued by the Speech Pathology and Audiology board (SPAB) and a valid California Hearing Aid Dispensers license
- National board certification is strongly desired by the American Board of Audiology
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to manager interactions with difficult people
- Familiarity with NOAH (platform for hearing aid programming and fitting) and proprietary hearing aid fitting software
- Familiarity with peer-reviewed and best practice outcome measures
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Audiologist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for an audiologist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for audiologist
- Diagnostic and therapeutic intervention for neonates through geriatrics for detection, management and counseling of hearing loss and related disorders
- Provides and documents education to patients/caregivers based upon identified needs in an understandable manner
- Provides outreach services and program development by making referrals to outside agencies
- Evaluates and interpret test results for dizziness, vertigo, or imbalance
- Evaluates infant hearing status w/ a comprehensive battery of tests
- Oversees proper maintenance of all audiological equipment including arrangement of annual calibrations
- Takes part in clinical research projects as requested by the Director
- Provides treatments by cleaning ear canal
- Provides auditory evaluations and education by measuring and studying noise conditions
- Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock
Qualifications for audiologist
- Knowledge of CPT & ICD-9 coding procedures
- Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance
- Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, management and peers
- Administer and interpret a variety of tests such as conventional audiometry, immittance audiometry and otoacoustic emissions
- Evaluate test results in relation to behavioral, social, educational, and medical information obtained from patients, families, teachers, physicians and other professionals to determine communication problems related to hearing disability
- Provide aural rehabilitation services including hearing aid counseling, hearing aid fitting and dispensing
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Audiologist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for an audiologist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for audiologist
- Ensures patient safety, and Rrefers patient for additional testing and treatment according to professional standards of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), American Academy of Audiology (AAA), hospital policy, and previous clinical experience
- Conduct patient diagnostics by administering hearing evaluations, tests, and/or examinations such as Vestibular, VNG, and balance assessments
- Competent, confident and patient
- Assesses patient's ability to benefit from amplification and make recommendations regarding amplification needs
- Compile and interpret test results to determine hearing sensitivity for speech and specific frequency signals
- Counsel family members concerning the special needs of hearing impaired children to effectively involve parents and other family members in the treatment and management of hearing dysfunction
- Differentiate between organic and nonorganic hearing loss through evaluation of total response pattern
- Employ conventional, play audiometry and behavioral observation audiometry techniques electrophysiologic tests
- Ensure patient safety through contacting a physician, either through the ENT services or ER, of any occurrence or incident relating to patient care to provide care as needed
- Maintain records and progress notes detailing diagnosis, habilitation and effect on patients
Qualifications for audiologist
- Maintain communication with interdisciplinary team members as needed, including schools, teachers, therapists, physicians and support staff
- Provide orientation and supervision for all new hires
- Clinical Doctorate Preferred
- Illinois Audiology License Required
- Master’s Degree in Audiology or related field, required
- Minimum of one (1) year related experience diagnosing and treating a variety of hearing disorders
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Audiologist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of audiologist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for audiologist
- Perform comprehensive audiologic assessment, including a comprehensive history, in a manner appropriate to the age and ability of the patient consistent with the range, nature and degree of hearing function to provide information for the differential diagnosis of hearing loss
- Perform responsibilities regarding billing by completing proper forms and documentation
- Prepare reports of findings, interpretation of test results, and recommendations, reviewed and co-signed by a licensed audiologist
- Refer patient for additional testing and treatment according to professional standards of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), American Academy of Audiology (AAA), hospital policy, and previous experience
- Relate auditory function to communication needs of the patient to develop a re/habilitative plan and recommendations which address, as necessary, the need for medical consultation to explore etiology and determine need for medical intervention
- Communicates educational, medical, and diagnostic procedural information to the patient and/or patient's families in a clear and concise manner
- Conducts comprehensive diagnostic audiological evaluations
- May be required to fit and calibrate hearing aids for patients and/or conduct auditory brainstem response evaluations as needed
- Works collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team with Division colleagues to promote best care of the patient Participates in the peer review process
- HIPAA Conform to all applicable HIPAA compliance and safety guidelines
Qualifications for audiologist
- Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary team
- Must be dependable, professional, punctual and have good written and verbal communication skills
- AuD or PhD in Audiology or an Audiologist practicing with a Master’s degree in Audiology before August 2007
- Eligible for licensure as an Audiologist in Wisconsin and Minnesota
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a healthcare or private practice office setting and experience with various computer software programs required
- Years of experience as a licensed Audiologist
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Audiologist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of audiologist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for audiologist
- Responsible for any other duties as stipulated by an Executive Leadership member of the Department, including but not limited to the Department Chairman or the Department Administrator
- Maintain professional demeanor at all times with physicians, co-workers and patients
- Work as a functionalmember of the CochlearImplant Audiology Teamand Department
- Provide staff audiologist, student and/or CFY supervision and mentoring
- Demonstrate ability to perform all duties of the Staff Audiologist independently and participate actively in clinical trials, when appropriate
- Complete and follow all department and medical center policies and requirements
- Perform other related audiology duties, as required
- Ensure patient follow-up for services, as needed
- Communicate all findings to referring physician or other professionals related to the care of the patient
- Evaluate, fit, and dispense amplification devises
Qualifications for audiologist
- MS or MA in Audiology required
- Certificate of Clinical Competency in Audiology administered by ASHA or the equivalent by the American Board of Audiology supported by the AAA
- Experience of 1-3 years in clinical audiology
- Licensed Audiologist
- Demonstrated ability to administer basic hearing evaluation, impedance testing, and hearing aid evaluations
- Familiarity with standard audiometric equipment and various types of hearing aids