Performs diagnostic audiological test procedures to evaluate patient's hearing status, auditory pathway function and communicative function and maintains records for all services. Interprets and reports test results to facilitate medical diagnosis to provide counseling and education about hearing loss, hearing aids and communication to patient and their families. Performs electroacoustic analysis of hearing aids. Performs hearing aid checks and minor repairs of hearing aids. Provides direct and ... more details
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Job Title
Clinical Audiologist
Location
Cleveland
Facility
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Department
Audiology-Integrated Surgical Institute
Job Code
T25016
Shift
Days
Schedule
8:00am-5:00pm
Job Summary
Job Details
Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
A Clinical Audiologist treats and provides therapy to individuals having impaired hearing while using technical equipment to perform tests and achieves outcomes to help individuals dealing with loss of hearing.
?Our ideal future caregiver is someone who:
• Is a vestibular audiologist with abilities to interface with multiple specialties.
• Can supervise a vestibular clinic and manage patients from complaint to resolution.
• Has effective communication skills and is a dedicated team player.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for a flexible schedule and likes being a part of a small team environment.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
Responsibilities:
- Performs diagnostic audiological test procedures to evaluate patient's hearing status, auditory pathway function and communicative function and maintains records for all services.
- Interprets and reports test results to facilitate medical diagnosis to provide counseling and education about hearing loss, hearing aids and communication to patient and their families.
- Performs electroacoustic analysis of hearing aids.
- Performs hearing aid checks and minor repairs of hearing aids.
- Provides direct and indirect supervision of student externs, clinical fellows, fourth-year Au.D students and otolaryngology residents, as requested.
- Assists with planning, budget, service or project development, fee setting, purchase of new equipment or materials.
- Performs daily and monthly equipment checks and biological calibrations. Assists with electroacoustic calibration of equipment, as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Doctorate in Audiology (AuD). Current employees may be grandfathered with Master's Degree in Audiology.
Certifications:
- Must be eligible for an Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology license to practice audiology upon hire.
- Must hold Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology license to practice audiology upon start date.
- Must obtain certificate of Clinical Competence Audiology (CCC-A) by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) within new hire period.
Complexity of Work:
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
- Work Experience:
- Must have completed Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY), Supervised Professional Experience (SPE) Year, or equivalent.
- Must have broad knowledge of diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology clinical skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to assist patients with mobility problems.
- Good hand dexterity to manipulate small objects associated with hearing aids, cochlear implants, etc.
- Ability to push carts which carry audiology test equipment.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment s required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
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