Clinical Audiology Fellow - Vestibular Focused

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Job Title

Clinical Audiology Fellow - Vestibular Focused

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Beachwood Audiology-Integrated Surgical Institute

Job Code

T98084

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Performs diagnostic audiological test procedures to evaluate patient's hearing/balance function and/or impact of bothersome tinnitus. Provides interpretation of results to patients and licensed medical provider (LMP). Provides counseling and education about hearing, balance and other related audiologic conditions. Engages family-centered approach when selecting, fitting and dispensing amplification or other sensory devices. Identifies any related disorders that may impact the patient’s communication/balance function and abilities and makes appropriate recommendations for referrals to other specialists or agencies. Engages in mentorship and additional training opportunities to be an expert in a specific domain of audiology.

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Provides clinical diagnostic and management services for hearing, balance, and/or tinnitus disorders/impairment using family-centered care.
• Provides services in designated clinical space, inpatient hospital space and/or operating room, as needed.
• Documents and maintains accurate records for all services provided to patients.
• Completes administrative tasks such as inventory, placing POs, ordering devices and supplies.
• Ensures performance of daily and monthly equipment checks and biological calibrations.
• Participates in mentored guided projects to become expert in a specific domain of audiology practice.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Doctorate in Audiology (AuD).

Certifications:

• Must be eligible for an Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board license to practice audiology upon hire.
• Must hold Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board license to practice audiology upon start date.
• Must obtain Certificate of Clinical Competence Audiology (CCC-A) by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) within new hire period and maintain CCCs throughout employment.

Complexity of Work:

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to perform in a complex, and sometimes, stressful work environment.

Work Experience:

• No previous work experience may be required if recently graduated with the Doctor of Audiology degree or equivalent.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to assist patients with mobility problems.
• Good hand dexterity to manipulate small objects associated with hearing aids, cochlear implants, etc.
• Ability to push carts which carry audiology test equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

                       

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