Audiologist Toledo Hospital - Full Time - Days

$10,000 Sign on Bonus for external candidates only with a one year commitment to the organization

ProMedica Toledo Hospital is one of the largest acute-care facilities in the region. Our 794-bed hospital is staffed by more than 4,800 professional healthcare employees who serve a 27-county area throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. We also have the area�s largest board-certified medical staff, which is made up of more than 1,000 primary care and specialty physicians. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are a must. In addition, for 15 consecutive years, residents of Greater Toledo have named us the Consumer Choice Award winner in our market. In fact, we�re the only hospital in northwest Ohio to receive this honor.

Provides and interprets evaluations for hearing and balance disorders. The audiologist may perform auditory processing evaluations as well as all diagnostic testing with the realm of the scope of practice of Audiology, including but not limited to: VNG/ENG, Auditory evoked Potentials, ECOG, VEMP, Posturography, hearing evaluations, reflex testing, fitting, and dispensing of hearing aids with verification methods as well as mapping/programming of cochlear and temporal bone implants. These tests will be performed along with all subsequent reports.
 

ACCOUNTABILITIES

*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*

• Provides diagnostic evaluations, treatment, and interpretation for auditory disorders in both inpatients and outpatients in both the pediatric and adult populations.
• Performs all modalities of evoked potentials. Provides interpretation of all BAER studies done for hearing purposes (TTH only).
• Interprets all balance studies and provides formal report to referring physician.
• Provides referrals to other allied health professionals as deemed necessary.
• Provides recommendations regarding need for further testing or treatment as needed.
• Counsels� patients regarding test results, referrals, and recommendations.
• Participates in all staff meetings and conferences concerning Audiology.
• Assist in the selection of supplies, materials, and equipment to be purchased for the Audiology section.
• Assists in establishing goals, procedures, and services within the section as appropriate.
• Participates in the development of new programs
• Conducts in-service training programs for other audiologists and staff members.
• Supervises audiology doctoral students, as necessary.
• Transport patients to and from department if necessary.
• Acts as a resource for patients, other medical professionals and other area audiologists for referrals, recommendations and advice on hearing and balance needs.
• Provides counseling on hearing screenings of infants as necessary for the Universal Infant Hearing Screening program.
• Appropriate recommendations and verification of amplification including temporal bone implanted devices.
• May be responsible for mapping/programming of cochlear and temporal bone implant devices.
• Travel to satellite sites.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Au. D. Audiology
• Skills: Diagnostic equipment knowledge corresponding with above listed procedures. Word, Excel
• Years of Experience: 1 year of clinical experience
• Certification: BLS 
• License: Licensed Audiologist in the State of Ohio (or be able to obtain Ohio licensure prior to hire)
• Certification: ASHA- for supervision of doctoral students, BLS (must obtain within 1 year of hire)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: N/A
• Skills: Diagnostic equipment knowledge corresponding with above listed procedures, EPIC, NOAH, Verifit, Word, Excel
• Years of Experience: 2 years of clinical experience
• License: State of Ohio

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Personal Protective Equipment: N95
• Physical Demands: Must be able to move about the facility, between workstations; and push equipment. Must be able to tolerate exposure to chemicals. Must be able to occasionally lift or carry light to medium weight materials, equipment, or patients. Weight requirements according to the Department of Labor�s dictionary of occupational titles.
   

The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.

ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organizational headquartered in Toledo, Ohio.  For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org

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