Shift Monday - Friday, Days Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Position Purpose
Evaluates and treats patients exhibiting or at risk for hearing and /or vestibular disorders.
Essential Functions
- Evaluates auditory and vestibular function through standard audiometrics, electronystagmograhy, auditory, evoked potentials, electrocochlegraphy, and middle ear analysis.
- Interprets test results, establishes and carries Plan of Treatment (POT). POT may include medical referral or hearing aid dispensing and/or recommendations for further testing.
- Dispenses hearing aids by first evaluating hearing aid candidacy.
- Counsels and instructs patient follow-ups through telephone calls and office visits.
- Audiologist describes pricing in detail and refers the patient to the Audiology Assistant for payment options.
- Works with Pediatric through Geriatric age groups and refers to alternate facilities and professionals as necessary.
- Documents evaluation, recommendations and treatments through written reports and progress notes.
- Audiologist produces a report of findings and forwards to the original referral source or sends copies to party in which they are referring patient.
- Markets self, profession and department through participation in health fairs, trade shows, community presentations and community service organizations.
- Works closely with regional industry in completing OSHA Hearing Conservation Programs.
- Prepares and submits appropriate paperwork to obtain funding for patients who qualify. (IDPA, DSCC, DORS)
- Performs cerumen removal procedures.
- Attends required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
- Participates in professional development activities.
- Maintains CEU for licensure as personal development.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Perform related work as required.
- Attend annual OSHA and other mandatory inservices as required.
- Must keep up to date on reading Policy & Procedure and OSHA manuals when required and within designated time periods.
- Conducts comprehensive hearing evaluations and diagnostic tests.
- Fits, programs and maintains hearing aids and other assistive listening devices.
- Other duties as assigned.
Specialized Know-How & Requirements
- Doctorate of Audiology (PhD or AuD) required.
- State of Illinois Licensure in Audiology and Illinois Hearing Aid Dispensing License required.
Compensation Range $69,600.00 - $104,400.00
Benefits for Benefit Eligible Positions
- Health and Dental Insurance
- IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Optional Insurances
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness
- Gift Shop Discount
- CGH Day Care Discount
- CGH Dietary Discount
- Employee Assistance Program
- CGH Pharmacy Discount
- CGH Vision Center Discount