At Houston Methodist, the Audiologist position is responsible for the routine audiometric testing to support medical or nonmedical patient management; recommends and delivers aural habilitative or rehabilitative services for patients with communication disorders arising from auditory system dysfunction. This position counsels patients about hearing health and the possible need for treatment/management.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides follow-up care and counseling to patients and their families.

• Administers and interprets auditory evoked potential studies as well as electronystagmography and video stag mography assessments. Utilizes supervisory support as appropriate.

• Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity, equity and inclusion principles Takes an active role to positively affect employee satisfaction within the department by creating a positive work environment for improvement of department scores for employee engagement.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Accurately administers and interprets fundamental audiometric evaluation.

• Recommends appropriate audiological services for patients. Selects, validates, and dispenses appropriate assistive technology.

• Performs, evaluates, and documents equipment calibration as assigned. Modifies test battery as appropriate for each individual patient.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Actively participates in Performance Improvement planning and efforts. Works consistently to improve systems and processes and identify trends, using situational awareness for teachable moments to improve safety with colleagues.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Tracks, requests, and orders supplies as needed.

• Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates in training to update or share knowledge of new hearing or balance disorder treatment methods or technologies.

• Maintains personal professional development through organization membership, attendance at seminars, workshops and other educational programs, to ensure awareness of current developments and trends in practice of audiology.

• Identifies and assumes responsibility of own learning needs and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Completes and updates My Development plan on an on-going basis.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

• Graduate degree (AuD) in Audiology or Communication Disorders with a major in Audiology

WORK EXPERIENCE

• One year of Medical Audiology experience

• Hearing aid dispensing preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• AUDIO - Audiologist - State Licensure AND

• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) AND

• Texas Department of Health Infant Screener registration within 90 days AND

• ASHA-CCC-SLP - AHSA-Certified Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology within 90 days OR

• AAA - American Academy of Audiology- Certified by Amer Board of Audiology within 90 days

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Ability to work independently, capable of handling challenging/difficult therapy procedures and patient care situations; demonstrates sound judgment

• Exhibits excellent delivery of customer service to all patients, visitors and co-workers; demonstrates ability to establish and maintain highly effective professional relationships with peers

• Demonstrates excellent time/project management skills and ability to effectively coordinate efforts and outcomes

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No

• Scrubs Yes

• Business professional Yes

• Other (department approved) Yes

ON-CALL*

*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL

Travel specifications may vary by department

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No

• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.