Audiologist

Job Description

Audiologist
Richmond, Virginia

MUST:
1 years of Audiologist experience
Must be eligible for a Virginia state Licensure/Doctorate in Audiology
Must have VA HA dispensing license
Hearing Aid Dispensing experience is highly preferred
Cochlear Implant experience is highly preferred
AuD is preferred

DUTIES:
The Audiologist will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
Defines patient hearing impairment and balance disorder by conferring with referring physician; selecting and administering electrophysiological and other relevant tests; operating diagnostic equipment; determining type and degree of hearing impairment and effects on comprehension and speech; interpreting audiometric diagnostic data; preparing written diagnostic reports
Provides treatments by fitting hearing aids and other assistive devices; conducting auditory training and instruction in speech and lip reading; fitting and tuning cochlear plants; counseling patients and families; conducting programs in aural rehabilitation; guiding technical staff
Maintains patient records by recording and updating evaluations, changes, progress, and treatments
Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes; participating in research programs; evaluating new equipment, devices, and techniques
Provides auditory evaluations and education by measuring and studying noise conditions; conducting hearing protection and hearing loss screening programs
Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt
Maintains legal and accreditation compliance by adhering to federal, state, and local regulations, and professional standards
Updates job knowledge by tracking trends in new techniques and approaches; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

*Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.