Audiologist

Overview

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.

$20,000 Sign On Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available

New graduates welcome to apply.

• Comprehensive audiological evaluations.
• Vestibular assessments, including VNG and Ecoch
  
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• 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 years related work experience.

Certifications:

• Required - Current Hearing Aid License
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A) by the American Speech and Hearing Association

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be 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 but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

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.