What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audiologist position at E.N.T. Specialty Partners?
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Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
To perform staff audiologist duties as determined by the practice.
ORGANIZATION RANKING:
- Reports To: Practice Administrator
- Employees Supervised: None
- Career Path: Other Positions within Practice
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Licensure/certification/registration: Licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners for speech language pathology and audiology.
- Experience required: Audiology experience preferred.
- Special Skills & Qualifications: Able to function in a professional manner in high stress situations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
EDUCATION: (indicate minimum)
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X |
College level: ( X ) Masters ( X ) Au.D. |
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High school plus some college or business training |
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Professional school |
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High school education / GED |
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Technical or Vocational training |
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High school diploma not required |
AGES OF PATIENTS SERVED:
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X |
Birth - 1 year = Neonatal/Infant |
X |
18 - 64 years = Adult |
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X |
1 - 11 years = Child/Pediatric |
X |
65 years and older = Geriatric |
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X |
12 - 17 years = Adolescent |
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N/A = No responsibility to treat or care for patients |
MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
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X |
Manage stress appropriately |
X |
Make decisions under pressure |
X |
Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others |
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X |
Handle multiple priorities |
X |
Work alone |
X |
Work in areas that are confined and/or crowded |
HAZARDS:
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X |
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents |
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Exposure to x-ray/electromagnetic energy |
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X |
Exposure to blood borne pathogens |
X |
Exposure to high pitched noises |
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X |
Exposure to dust/fumes |
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Exposure to communicable diseases |
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X |
Exposure to moving mechanical parts |
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Gaseous risk exposure |
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Exposure to potential electrical shock |
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Adverse weather conditions |
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WORKING CONDITIONS:
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INSIDE: Spends approximately 100% or more of time inside. Inside work has good ventilation, comfortable temperature |
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OUTSIDE: Spends approximately of time outside. |
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BOTH: The activities occur inside or outside in approximately equal amounts. |
WORK POSITIONS (defined in 10% increments of work time) Sitting: 70 Standing: 10 Walking:20
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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(X) |
SEDENTARY WORK: Lifting 10 lbs maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying articles |
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LIGHT WORK: Lifting 20 lbs maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs. |
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MEDIUM WORK: Lifting 50 lbs maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. |
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HEAVY WORK: Lifting 100 lbs maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs. |
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VERY HEAVY WORK: Lifting objects in excess of 100 lbs with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing more than 50 lbs |
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Ability to lift, push and pull with assistance (mechanical or co-worker) the weight of the average patient |
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: |
Some |
None |
Freq. |
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Manual dexterity (eye/hand coord.) |
X |
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LIFTING/CARRYING |
X |
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Eye-hand-foot coordination |
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PUSHING/PULLING |
X |
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Repetitive arm/hand movements |
X |
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STOOPING, KNEELING, BENDING |
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X |
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Finger dexterity |
X |
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CRAWL |
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X |
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Color vision |
X |
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CLIMB |
X |
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Vision Acuity - far |
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BALANCE |
X |
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Vision Acuity - near |
X |
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Depth perception |
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Hearing Acuity |
X |
CONTACTS / INTERACTS WITH:
Patients, Patient Families, Physicians, Physician Office Staff, Hospital Staff, Texas ENT & Allergy Staff.
LATTITUDE:
All positions at Texas ENT & Allergy are part of an interdisciplinary team, and, as such, participate in the care and service delivery process through effective interaction with other team members.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
A criteria-based performance evaluation has been made a part of this position description so that a more realistic evaluation can be made of the job performance.
MEASURES OF EFFECTIVENESS:
- As observed by Audiology Director and physicians
- Review of documentation
- Patient care and/or service are delivered in a safe, competent, and efficient manner as determined by outcomes, quality monitors, and other internal and external processes.
- Conduct and interpersonal relationships contribute positively to the delivery of quality care and services, and to orderly operation of the practice.
- Skills are maintained and enhanced through consultation with interdisciplinary team members, participation in planning activities, and attendance at in-service and continuing education programs.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Standard |
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Essential Job Functions |
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1. Performs routine audiometric evaluation on adults and children. |
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30% |
I. Safety & Customer Relations |
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2. Performs auditory brainstem response diagnostic and interpretations. |
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15% |
II. Professional/Staff Development |
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3. Performs hearing device sales, fittings, evaluations, service and repairs. |
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15% |
III. Leadership/Initiative |
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4. Assists in marketing of Texas ENT & Allergy hearing aid services. |
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40% |
IV. Essential Job Functions |
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Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Licensure/certification/registration: Licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners for speech language pathology and audiology.
- Experience required: Audiology experience preferred.
- Special Skills & Qualifications: Able to function in a professional manner in high stress situations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
EDUCATION: (indicate minimum)
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X |
College level: ( X ) Masters ( X ) Au.D. |
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High school plus some college or business training |
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Professional school |
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High school education / GED |
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Technical or Vocational training |
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High school diploma not required |
