Audiologist / PRN - Decatur, Georgia, United States - Emory Healthcare

Description

Overview:
Where you matter as much as the work you do

Join Emory Healthcare (EHC) if you're looking for an opportunity with one of the nation's leading Atlanta hospitals in cardiology and heart surgery, cancer, neurology, and more EHC is where those around you are dedicated to the power of teamwork, fostering an environment where you can learn, grow, and innovate with similarly passionate professionals.

Work with us to improve the quality of life throughout Georgia through partnerships with the U.S.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia Institute of Technology, and other organizations and make a bigger, greater impact than you ever thought possible.

Description:
This position works on an as needed basis. There is flexibility regarding everyday M-F vs M/W/F with goal of 20-30 hours/week. There is also flexibility around hours within hours of 8a-5p.

Performs basic and special audiometric testing on patients of all ages including air and bone conduction testing, speech and impedance testing, acoustic reflex testing, play audiometry, COR, eustachian tube dysfunction, fistula testing, OAE's (otoacoustic emissions), ABR (auditory brainstem response), ENG (electronystagmography), Ecog (electrocochleography), and ENOG (electroneuronography).

Performs and interprets behavioral testing for the auditory and vestibular system.

Provides counseling and rehabilitative services to hearing, balance and communication-impaired individuals and their families.

Provides hearing aid counseling, fitting, evaluation and troubleshooting of malfunctioning hearing aids, cochlear implant management, including programming of speech processors, troubleshooting, and counseling.

Manages the Tinnitus Retraining Therapy program, hearing protection, and cerumen management.

Maintains a record of patients seen in Audiology including the dictation on patients not seen in conjunction with an Otolaryngology physician.

Supervises students, clinical interns and fellows in Audiology.

Maintains patient flow to and from Audiology Department in conjunction with physician appointments.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of a Masters Degree in Audiology.

Experience not required, but 2-4 years experience as a practicing Audiologist with hearing aid sales experience preferred.

Georgia Audiology license required.

Meet minimum hours required for licensure biannually for maintenance.

Certification by the American Speech language Hearing Association required.

Maintenance of membership and active involvement in local, regional, and national organizations pertaining to Audiology expected.

Computer literacy; counseling, listening and patience skills.


Additional Details:
Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.

Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status.

EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members.

Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

ACCOMODATIONS:
EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
(Medium-Heavy lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.


ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.

Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to:

Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.