Education:
Doctoral Degree in AudiologySkills:
Extensive knowledge of the entire realm of auditory disorders, habilitative and rehabilitative measures.
Extensive knowledge of the equipment, techniques and procedures used to measure auditory abilities and disabilities.
Extensive knowledge regarding current cochlear implant candidacy and best practice for management of pediatric and adult candidates and recipients
Extensive training in cochlear implant selection, mapping, and troubleshooting
Extensive counseling and rehabilitative skills as they relate to auditory disorders, surgery, educational options, communication resources, and assistive technology
Extensive knowledge of current hearing aid fitting standards, current technology, and bimodal cochlear implant/hearing aid management
Ability to analyze BERA, OAE, and videonystagmography (VNG or Vestibular) results
Licensures, Certifications:
Certification as an Audiologist by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
License in Audiology from the Maryland State Board of Examiners for Audiologists.
Patient & Workplace Safety:
Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.
Patient Population:
Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.
Conflict of Interest
Paperwork Required
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Participates in habilitative and rehabilitative programs including in part: cochlear implant evaluations, hearing aid evaluations, dispensing processors and aids, counseling patients and family regarding hearing aids/communication and assistive listening systems, protection from noise-induced loss and direction to proper agencies when necessary.
Assists with the operation of the Hearing Aid Dispensary, including but not limited to, evaluation and dispensing of aids, processing aids for repair, and submitting appropriate billing.
Determines the range, nature and degree of hearing function related to the patient’s auditory efficiency and site of lesion using electroacoustic instrumentation measured by such devices as diagnostic audiometers, Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry and Otoacoustic Emissions testing.
Coordinates audiometric results with other diagnostic data and makes recommendations if indicated, for educational, medical referral, social and behavioral information.
Conducts cochlear implant assessments, using standardized protocols, for both pediatric and adult patients to determine appropriate candidacy prior to surgical intervention.
Provides necessary information and reports pertaining to future treatment of patients and implementation of appropriate referrals.
Provides comprehensive management of patients following cochlear implantation through counseling, diagnostic assessment, equipment troubleshooting, and setting of realistic expectations.
Ongoing management of patient equipment for repairs and upgrades of cochlear implant processors. Completes return material authorizations and letters of medical necessity as needed.
Orders and maintains an adequate supply of medical equipment. Ensures equipment is calibrated and repaired when needed.
Maintains medical and administrative files, logs and reports. This includes patient data tracking for program improvement.
Implementation and review of cognition screening for determining candidacy appropriateness, need for referral, and adaptation to mapping, recommendations and rehabilitation.
Participates in community outreach and education of speech pathologists and audiology doctoral students.
Participates as an investigative member in department research and possible publication.
All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:
Respect
I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.
Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities.Excellence
I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.
Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations.
Actively pursues learning and self-development.
Pays attention to detail; follows through.
Accountability
I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.
Sets a positive, professional example for others
Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
Reports to work regularly and on time
Teamwork
I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.
Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others
Ethical Behavior
I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.
Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers
Results
I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.
Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently
COVID-19 Vaccination
All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.
Equal Employment Opportunity
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.