The Audiologist 2 administers and interprets a variety of tests, such as air and bone conduction, and speech reception and discrimination tests, to determine the type and degree of hearing impairment, site of damage, and effects on comprehension and speech. Evaluates test results in relation to behavioral, social, educational, and medical information obtained from patients, families, teachers, and other professionals. Also participates in teaching and research in audiology/vestibular diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. Relies on education and training to complete responsibilities. Works under minimal supervision. Creativity is expected to perform job. May lead and direct the work of others within scope of practice.
1. Patient Care
a. Functions as clinical staff audiologist for private neuro-otology practice servicing outpatients.
b. Conducts, interprets and provides appropriate documentation for hearing and balance testing including, but not limited to: - Complete audiologic evaluations - Typmanometry and acoustic reflex measures - Otoacoustic emissions (OAE) - Medical/legal evaluations (IME) - Auditory Brainstem Response testing (ABR) - Electrocochleography (Ecog) - Electronystagmography (ENG) - Rotational Vestibular Chair testing (ROTO) - Computerized Dynamic Posturography (Post) - Vestibular Autorotation testing (VAT) - Infared Video Eye Movement recordings (IRV) - Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers (CRP)
2. Partnership and Collaboration
a. Provides counseling and rehabilitation to patients and families with hearing loss including some combination of the following: - Counseling patients regarding audiologic findings and hearing aid candidacy - Hearing Aid evaluations - Single-sided deafness or CHL/MHL device option demos - Hearing Aid orientation & fittings - Hearing Aid repairs/modifications - Real ear measurements - Hearing Aid check-in and logging
3. Quality
a. Any of these functions could potentially be added with appropriate education/training: - Newborn hearing screening & data management - Conducts cochlear implant evaluations, programming & counseling - Conducts & interprets central auditory evaluations
4. Teaching and Research
a. Active participates in teaching and research in audiology/vestibular diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
b. Utilizes specialized, technical capabilities including but not limited to off-axis rotation with the roto chair, vestibular physical therapy evaluation and treatment codes, and advanced canalith reposition maneuver codes.
c. Develops vestibular rehabilitation and fall prevention program by utilizing Balance Master platform and software onsite and in research clinics.
d. Coordinates and writes applications for research grants to compete for outside funding for research objectives.
5. Other Duties as Assigned
a. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Minimum RequiredExperience5 years experienceEducationMasters in AudiologyTraining Special Skills LicensureCurrent Louisiana State license as Audiologist.
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