Cochlear Implant Audiologist - Full-Time

Patient Population: Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Participates in habilitative and rehabilitative programs including in part: cochlear implant evaluations, hearing aid evaluations, dispensing processors and aids, counseling patients and family regarding hearing aids/communication and assistive listening systems, protection from noise-induced loss and direction to proper agencies when necessary. Assists with the operation of the Hearing Aid Dispensary, including but not limited to, evaluation and dispensing of aids, processing aids for repair, and submitting appropriate billing. Determines the range, nature and degree of hearing function related to the patient's auditory efficiency and site of lesion using electroacoustic instrumentation measured by such devices as diagnostic audiometers, Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry and Otoacoustic Emissions testing. Coordinates audiometric results with other diagnostic data and makes recommendations if indicated, for educational, medical referral, social and behavioral information. Conducts cochlear implant assessments, using standardized protocols, for both pediatric and adult patients to determine appropriate candidacy prior to surgical intervention. Provides necessary information and reports pertaining to future treatment of patients and implementation of appropriate referrals. Provides comprehensive management of patients following cochlear implantation through counseling, diagnostic assessment, equipment troubleshooting, and setting of realistic expectations. Ongoing management of patient equipment for repairs and upgrades of cochlear implant processors. Completes return material authorizations and letters of medical necessity as needed. Orders and maintains an adequate supply of medical equipment. Ensures equipment is calibrated and repaired when needed. Maintains medical and administrative files, logs and reports. This includes patient data tracking for program improvement. Implementation and review of cognition screening for determining candidacy appropriateness, need for referral, and adaptation to mapping, recommendations and rehabilitation. Participates in community outreach and education of speech pathologists and audiology doctoral students. Participates as an investigative member in department research and possible publication. All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect: Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities.

Excellence: Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations. Actively pursues learning and self-development. Pays attention to detail; follows through. Accountability Sets a positive, professional example for others Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties Reports to work regularly and on time TeamworkWorks cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others Ethical Behavior Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers ResultsEmbraces change and improvement in the work environment Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently Pay Range$30.06 - $49.29 Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs. Equal Employment OpportunityGBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.