Audiologist Performs audiological and vestibular function testing; develops hearing correction plans of care for patients with audiological impairments. Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
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
- Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type: Employee
Department: 5020010164 SMC AudScheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply).Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
