The Impact You Can MakeTeam ImpactThe Audiologist is responsible for evaluating, treating, and counseling the pediatric, adult, or geriatric patient with hearing disorder in accordance with professional and corporate quality standards. The Audiologist is responsible for the assessment, fitting and follow-up to patients newborn to adult, needing amplification. They will be required to be current on all technology and assistive systems available to the hearing impaired. Must maintain certification for hearing aid dispensing. The Glens Falls Hospital Impact MissionOur Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting. How You Will Fulfill Your Potential
Responsibilities:
Conducts hearing and balance evaluations for inpatients and outpatients, including neonates, pediatric patients, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients, and assesses the history, medical diagnosis, social, and communicative condition of the patient through testing and interview to establish a basis for patient treatment. Determines patient's perceptual and communicative needs and formulates, implements, and measures the efficacy of an audiological rehabilitation treatment plan for infants to adults. Demonstrates effective customer relation skills, promotes a positive work environment, supports the team concept among all staff; participates in mutual problem solving to achieve positive outcomes and improve quality of services; documents incidents of a critical nature; participates in departmental meetings and initiatives. Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for self-development and enhancement of professional competency through self-study, on the job training, and attending professional meetings. Participates in quality monitoring and evaluation activities and implements measures to ensure hospital, JCAHO, and other quality standards are met. Documents encounters and generates written reports that are accurate, timely, clear, and succinct. Participates in performing office work as needed, including placing supply orders, preparing marketing projects, receiving payments, and filing. Other duties as assigned. Education/Accredited Programs
Required: Doctorate Degree (AuD) in Audiology or fourth year student in externship program
No clinical experience needed Knowledge of audiology methods and techniques in one or more specialty areas Knowledge of current hearing aid technology/design and programming Licenses/Certifications/RegistrationsNYS Licenses- AudiologistNYS registration- Hearing Aid DealerCPR (or within 6 months) Valid NYS Driver's License for travel between sites for the provision of care and meetings Skills/Abilities Operate, test and repair equipment Operate computer equipment Use software for hearing aid fitting and databases, word processing, and scheduling programs Interact well with people Communities We Serve Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. Salary RangeThe expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $36.06 to $54.09. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.
Benefits:
Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here.
