Audiologist

Job Title: Audiologist
This position is: Full Time
Position Location: Lake Charles, LA
GENNERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Responsible for diagnosing, managing, and treating patients who have hearing, balance, or related problems following established standards and practices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Examine patients with ear, hearing or balance and other related problems. Assess exam results and diagnose the patient. Determine the best course of treatment, taking the patient's needs and concerns into consideration. Fit and dispense hearing aids. Provide counseling for the patient and close family members on how to best listen and communicate using methods such as lip reading or technology. Evaluate and follow up on the patient's condition and record any developments. Educate patients on ways to prevent hearing loss. Research causes and potential treatments for hearing and balance disorders. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Current Audiology license in the State of Louisiana. Prior Audiologist experience preferred but not required. ABILITIES: Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationship with patients, medical staff, and the public. ENVIROMENTAL/WORKING CONDITONS: Office setting. Frequent telephone calls during the working hours. Frequent interruptions, which requires being able to handle a fast-paced work environment during entire time at work. Must be able to prioritize multiple projects. Must maintain strict confidentiality and exercise professionalism when interacting with staff, managers, supervisors, physicians, external customers, etc. PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Requires continuous standing, bending, stretching, sitting, walking, and stooping while on duty. May be required to lift 50-100 pounds. Exposure to possible hazardous materials/conditions and infectious diseases.