Audiologist - ENT

Overview

We ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job performs all diagnostic tests, patient counseling, and follow-up. Also performs all other related clinical skills, ensuring optimum departmental functioning. Must be readily accessible to Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) physicians as well as scheduled patients.

New graduates welcome to apply.

$20,000 Sign On Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available

We offer the following services to patients of all ages:

• Comprehensive audiological evaluations
• Vestibular assessments, including VNG and EcochG
• Auditory Brainstem Response testing, neurodiagnostic and threshold
• Traditional hearing aids, cochlear implants, and bone anchored devices

Education

Required - Master s degree in Audiology or AuD Louisiana State License

Work Experience

Required - 1 year related work experience.

Certifications

Required - Current Hearing Aid License

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A) by the American Speech and Hearing Association

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Must have clinical skills indicative of a Board certified audiologist.

• Assesses auditory function in normal hearing and hearing impaired population of all ages.
• Communicates educational, medical, and diagnostic procedural information to the patient and/or patient s families in a clear and concise manner.
• Conducts comprehensive diagnostic audiological evaluations.
• Facilitates departmental practice by scheduling and coordinating all types of appointments.
• Accepts responsibility for attending appropriate in-services/education programs.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new employees as assigned.
• May be required to fit and calibrate hearing aids for patients and/or conduct auditory brainstem response evaluations as needed.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy and appropriate communication styles.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Complies with the Ochsner Health System Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.

NOTE:

The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace can be physically demanding.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue; incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid. The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

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Ochsner Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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