Agency Audiologist
Nationwide Children's Hospital Amlin, OH 2019-07-10Overview
This is a contingent position, working as needed
Non-benefits eiligible
We are seeking an Agency Audiologist - The mission of the Audiology Department is to prevent hearing loss, diagnose and evaluate hearing loss and hearing impairment, and to provide aural (re)habilitation to children and their families. An Audiologist evaluates the patient?s hearing status, interprets diagnostic testing, explains results to parents and/or caregivers, dispenses hearing aids and/or assistive listening devices as necessary, and manages aural (re)habilitation. The Audiologist demonstrates competencies defined (*) in Principal Duties and Responsibilities.
Responsibilities
What Are We Looking For?
- Meets the education, experience, and licensure/certification requirements of the appropriate clinical job description.
- Three-5 years minimum experience in a clinical setting. Experience in a leadership capacity desirable.
- Strong interpersonal relationship skills, exceptional customer service, strong verbal and written communication skills, sound negotiation skills and strong decision-making skills required.
- Strong organizational skills required.
- High level of initiative, self-direction and accountability for actions required.
- Skill in promoting multidisciplinary collaboration; ability to act as a facilitator and change agent
- Supervisory skills required to plan, assign and evaluate the performance of clinical staff. Analytical skills required to oversee and organize the daily activities of treating staff.
- Ability to develop and administer departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
- Budgetary knowledge to assist Program Manager with developing and monitoring annual budget.
- CPR certification required.
- MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSStanding/Walking Constantly (67-100%)Independently Lifting/Carrying up to 15 pounds FrequentlyIndependently Lifting/Carrying up to 50 pounds Occasionally (0-33%)Finger Dexterity Constantly (67-100%)Kneeling FrequentlyBending/Stooping FrequentlyReaching FrequentlyTalking/Hearing/Seeing Constantly Pushing/Pulling Frequently The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.
Qualifications
What are we looking for?
- Prefer that Audiologist have a doctorate of audiology (Au.D.) or equivalent (MA/MS with experience).
- Must have a valid Ohio License in Audiology.
- Prefer that Audiologist hold either a Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech Language Hearing Association or American Board of Audiology certification from the American Academy of Audiology-must be pursuing at time of hire. Previous Pediatric experience is preferred.
- CPR certification required
- MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe following are required constantly: hearing, seeing, finger dexterity, sitting, standing, and walking. Pushing and lifting up to 25 pounds are required occasionally. The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.
EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
