This position provides comprehensive services related to prevention, identification, assessment and management of disorders of auditory and balance systems. This position is responsible for providing direct patient care. This position will be located at South Jordan Health Center.

Responsibilities

Determines appropriate audiometric tests and assesses hearing status.
Counsels patients or families regarding audiometric test results, hearing loss, intervention, and rehabilitation.
Recommends and coordinates referrals.
Documents hearing assessment results.
Maintains and calibrates department equipment used for evaluation.
May evaluate patient need for a hearing device. Determines type of device.
May fit, program and maintain hearing equipment.
Performs sound level measurements of areas within the hospital and clinics when necessary.
Leads in-services or instruction for medical staff.
Records and submits billing information for services and sales.
May develop reports and maintain department program information.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
Knowledge of evaluating and treating hearing disorders by determining the appropriate testing and providing intervention techniques, hearing aids, aural habilitation or rehabilitation.
Ability to provide care as defined by licensure and refers to another health care professional when beyond the scope of training.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.

Minimum Qualifications

Required
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Current licensure in Audiology from the State of Utah.

Preferred
Additional experience and training may be required in specialty areas.

Preferences

Type

Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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Open Date

05/02/2023

Requisition Number

PRN34786B

Job Title

PS Clinical Audiologist

Working Title

PS Clinical Audiologist

Job Grade

UGR

FLSA Code

Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Yes

Standard Hours per Week

40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

M-F

VP Area

U of U Health - Academics

Department

00261 - Otolaryngology

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

DOE

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes