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Ashland, Kentucky, United States
Onsite
At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.
Job Description:
Conducts diagnostic evaluations, including comprehensive audiological assessments, VNG, and electrophysiology. Dispenses and manages hearing aids while offering recommendations based on diagnostic findings. Collaborates with audiologists and physicians to ensure exceptional patient care. Travels as needed to support patient and departmental needs.
• Performs an average of 5 billable diagnostic audiology services each clinic day.
• Provides comprehensive audiologic and vestibular assessments for pediatric through adult populations.
• Assists in providing complete coverage of Otolaryngology clinics, including managing work-in patients and off-site locations.
• Conducts special diagnostic testing, including electrophysiological, electroacoustic, and vestibular evaluations.
• Dispenses and fits hearing aids and auditory implants, and assists with cochlear implant programs.
• Recommends and provides rehabilitative services for individuals with hearing disorders.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Counsels patients, families, and other stakeholders, ensuring professionalism and patient confidentiality.
• Participates in multidisciplinary teams, professional development, and department initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree in audiology, speech-language pathology, communication sciences and disorders, or a related field
Master’s degree in audiology, communication sciences and disorders, or a related field is preferred
2-3 years of experience in audiology, hearing assessment, or clinical practice, or a relevant area
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Maintains active Audiologist license
A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never
N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never
O. Radiation: 1. Never
P. Burns: 1. Never
Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A
This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and occasional standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds. It also involves occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Additional physical demands include occasional risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients or equipment; occasional risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; and occasional exposure to cuts/punctures and bloodborne or airborne pathogens, as well as occasional exposure to loud noises and combative or violent people.
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Department:
Ortho Service LineShift:
Day (United States of America)Address:
2201 Lexington AvenueCity, State:
Ashland, Kentucky