Audiologist

Performs audiological and vestibular function testing; develops hearing correction plans of care for patients with audiological impairments.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform diagnostic testing to assess patient's hearing and vestibular status and to determine appropriate treatment.

Develops, documents, implements and evaluates hearing correction plan.

Provides hearing device modifications.

Educates and counsels patients, caregivers and family members on treatment options and continuing care.

Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Master's degree in Audiology

EXPERIENCE

No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

Frequent keyboard use/data entry.

Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.

Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 
 

Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

State of Work Location: Illinois 

    Audiologist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) 

 
State of Work Location: Missouri 

    Audiologist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration 

     
State of Work Location: Oklahoma 

    Audiologist - Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology 

State of Work Location: Wisconsin 

    ​Audiologist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services 

    OR 

    WI Audiologist Temporary Permit - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services