Audiologist- Audiology

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Overview: This is a part time opportunity. This role will be two, 8 hour days, 16 hours per week, likely one day in the Dublin CTH (Mondays) and one day at the Main Downtown location Job Description Summary: Provides audiology care and services to patients, performing hearing evaluations and interpreting diagnostic testing, Job Description: Essential Functions: Provides evidence-based diagnostic evaluations to patients with varied medical complexity to determine type and degree of hearing sensitivity. Recommends appropriate follow-up care, including personal equipment technology, and makes appropriate referrals to ensure a comprehensive care plan. Educates parents and caregivers on the impact of hearing loss and importance of compliance with recommendations. Performs the administrative functions of individual caseload, including scheduling, entering daily charges, and submitting timely documentation. Ensures accuracy and compliance of documentation. Attends continuing education programs and participates in departmental in-service training programs to enhance professional development. Conducts audiology educational programs and supervision for hospital staff, students, licensed audiologists, audiology aides, and unlicensed personnel. Education Requirement: Doctorate of Audiology, or equivalent education and experience, required. Licensure Requirement: Valid Ohio License in Audiology, required. Certifications: Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech Language Hearing Association or American Board of Audiology certification from the American Academy of Audiology, preferred. CPR certification, required. Must be received no later than 60 days post hire or 60 days post expiration. Skills: (not specified) Experience: Previous pediatric audiology experience, preferred. Physical Requirements: OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Driving motor vehicles (work required) additional testing may be required, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Working at Heights, Working Outdoors FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Squat/kneel CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Electricity, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Standing, Walking Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified) "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"

Requirements

• Doctorate of Audiology, or equivalent education and experience, required.
• Valid Ohio License in Audiology, required.
• CPR certification, required. Must be received no later than 60 days post hire or 60 days post expiration.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech Language Hearing Association or American Board of Audiology certification from the American Academy of Audiology, preferred.
• Previous pediatric audiology experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides evidence-based diagnostic evaluations to patients with varied medical complexity to determine type and degree of hearing sensitivity.
• Recommends appropriate follow-up care, including personal equipment technology, and makes appropriate referrals to ensure a comprehensive care plan.
• Educates parents and caregivers on the impact of hearing loss and importance of compliance with recommendations.
• Performs the administrative functions of individual caseload, including scheduling, entering daily charges, and submitting timely documentation.
• Ensures accuracy and compliance of documentation.
• Attends continuing education programs and participates in departmental in-service training programs to enhance professional development.
• Conducts audiology educational programs and supervision for hospital staff, students, licensed audiologists, audiology aides, and unlicensed personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree