ASHA Certificate in Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) preferred
BLS for Healthcare Providers certification preferred
Responsibilities
Identify, test, diagnose, and manage disorders of hearing and balance
Counsel patients on hearing health and treatment options
Assess candidacy for hearing aids and cochlear implants, and facilitate fitting and rehabilitation
Supervise newborn hearing screening programs
Evaluate and manage central auditory processing disorders
Screen for communication factors affecting audiologic evaluation
Perform otoscopic examinations and manage cerumen removal
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage
Retirement savings plan
Professional development opportunities
Community involvement programs
Flexible scheduling options
Full Job Description
Purpose of Position To determine the best treatment plan for the patient, while providing patients with support, guidance, testing and device fitting in consultation with the staff physicians and outside consults.
Description
Identify, test, diagnose, and manage disorders of human hearing, balance, and tinnitus; interpret test results of behavioral and objective measures
Counsel patients about hearing health and the possible need for treatment/management
Assess the candidacy of persons with hearing loss for hearing aids and cochlear implants and provide fitting, programming, and audiologic rehabilitation to ensure the best possible outcomes
Supervise and conduct newborn hearing screening programs
Evaluate and manage children and adults with central auditory processing disorders
Screen speech-language, the use of sign language, and other factors affecting communication function for the purposes of audiologic evaluation and/or initial identification of individuals with other communication disorders
Perform otoscopic examination of ear canals and ear drum, manage the removal of excessive cerumen, and make ear impressions
Recommend and provide hearing aid selection, fitting, and programming
Recommend and provide hearing assistive technology systems (HATS)
Recommend and provide audiologic rehabilitation-including speech reading, communication management, language development, and auditory skill development
Perform assessment and nonmedical management of tinnitus
Counsel and educate patients and families/caregivers on the psychosocial adjustments of hearing loss
Collaborate with educators regarding communication management, educational implications of hearing loss, educational programming, classroom acoustics, and large-area amplification systems for children with hearing loss
Educate the public on the prevention of hearing loss, tinnitus, and falls
Consult about accessibility for persons with hearing loss in public and private buildings, programs, and services
Implement and/or coordinate community, school-based, or occupational hearing screening and conservation programs
Participate in the development of professional and technical standards
Demonstrate the value of audiologic services by measuring functional outcomes, consumer satisfaction, and effectiveness of treatment
Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
Challenges current working practices, identifies process improvement opportunities and presents recommendations and solutions to management. Engages and commits to the organization's culture of continuous improvement by actively participating, supporting, and promoting CCHC Pillars of Excellence.
Qualifications
Master's Degree in Audiology required
Hearing Aid fitting experience preferred
(Preferred) Audiology experience
(Preferred) ASHA Certificate in Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A)
(Preferred) BLS for Healthcare Providers certification
About Cape Cod Healthcare
Cape Cod Healthcare is a healthcare system that provides medical services to residents of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The system includes two hospitals, several outpatient facilities, and a physician network. Cape Cod Healthcare was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Hyannis, Massachusetts.
