Audiologist - ENT (Cinco Ranch/Katy)

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Location: Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group
6601 Cinco Rose Drive, Katy TX, 77494

Job Ref:: JR-4072
Time Type:: Full Time
Job Shift:: Day
Job Type:: Full Time

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.

FLSA STATUS
Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

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

EXPERIENCE

One year of Medical Audiology experience
Hearing aid dispensing preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required

AUDIO - Audiologist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
ASHA-CCC-SLP - AHSA-Certified Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (ASHA) - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association within 90 days

KNOWLEDGE 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
Texas Department of Health Infant Screener registration within 90 days of hire/transfer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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.
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.

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

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

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

EXPERIENCE

One year of Medical Audiology experience
Hearing aid dispensing preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required

AUDIO - Audiologist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
ASHA-CCC-SLP - AHSA-Certified Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (ASHA) - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association within 90 days

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.

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