Audiology Extern - Birmingham, United States - University of Alabama at Birmingham

Description

Position Description:

Work Schedule:
This 40 hours per week externship provides a stipend over a 46-52-week period, determined by the university.

Work Location:
Otolaryngology Research, Faculty Office Tower

Under the supervision of a certified audiologist, to provide intervention and assessment services to patients needing audiological evaluation and amplification.

To conduct comprehensive audiological evaluations, amplification interventions, and patient and family education in the inpatient and outpatient setting.


Position Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Currently working on Doctor of Audiology (Au.
D.). Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.


LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.


APPLICANTS MUST:

• Have successfully completed all requirements of their Doctor of Audiology program at an ASHA-accredited university by May 2024
• Be eligible for extern licensure in the State of Alabama, check
• Be currently working on a Doctor of Audiology (Au.

D.). Work experience may NOT substitute for education

requirement.


TRAITS & SKILLS:
Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills


Must be able to:
(1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one's own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strives to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.

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