Maniilaq Association

01/24

Title:  Audiologist                                                                                                    Range:  TBD

Program: Medical Staff                                                                                            Status:  Exempt-Professional

Housing Priority:  TBD                                                                                             Covered:  Yes

                                                                                                                             BCP: Yes

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for providing direct audiological services that include identifying, assessing, and treating hearing problems and balance disorders. Performs routine and specialized audiology diagnostic procedures and test, reviews all results for quality assurance issues.  Reports directly to the Medical Director. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.       Creates, develops and nurtures culturally appropriate interactions and connections with each other, patients and the community.

2.       Performs basis audiological tests necessary for evaluating the degree and nature of hearing disorders.

3.       Performs special needs services such as developmental screening clinics.

4.       Performs comprehensive hearing aid evaluations and assistive listening device evaluations.

5.       Supports the audiological needs in village clinics; requires travel to village clinics.

6.       Consults and coordinates with health care providers working in other departments and Anchorage based specialty services.

7.       Obtains information accurately and completely in order to determine a diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan.

8.       Works in coordination with management to improve services and develop and implement quality assurance programs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1.       Licensed as an Audiologist in the State of Alaska

2.       Certified in Clinical Competency in Audiology or Equivalent

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this job, and the employer reserves the right to revise or change this description.  This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet physical demands.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet those conditions.