At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. **Bon Secours** **_About Us_** As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. **Audiologist - Physician Office - Southside Physicians Network ENT & Allergy -** **St. Mary's Hospital Richmond - Richmond, VA** **Primary Function/General Purpose of Position** The Audiologist is responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with hearing, balance, and related disorders. This role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, providing appropriate interventions, and offering counseling to patients and their families to improve communication and quality of life. Specific equipment and testing may vary based on availability and need. **Essential Job Functions** + Performs a variety of audiological assessments, which many include pure-tone audiometry, tympanometry, otoacoustic emissions (OAE) testing, auditory steady state response testing (ASSR), auditory brainstem response (ABR) evaluations, to assess hearing and balance function. + Fits, programs, and maintains assistive listening devices, which may include hearing aids and cochlear implants. May be responsible for discussing financial cost of hearing aids with patients. + Conducts evaluations for balance disorders and provides appropriate interventions. + Works closely with otolaryngologists, speech-language pathologists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive care plans. + Educates patients and their families about hearing and balance disorders, treatment options, and coping strategies. Offers guidance on communication techniques and assistive technology. + Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational policies. + Participates in hearing screenings, educational seminars, and community events to promote hearing health awareness. + May provide additional audiology services as needed, such as rehabilitation for auditory processing disorders, intra-operative monitoring during neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery, cerumen management procedures to alleviate hearing impairments, and/or Universal Newborn Hearing Screenings (UNHS). This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. **Licensing/Certification** Licensed as an audiologist in the state of practice (required) Certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or the American Board of Audiology (ABA) (preferred) **Work Experience** Previous clinical experience in audiology (preferred) **Patient Population** + Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. + Understands life span growth and development principles, assesses patient data, and tailors care according to age and specific needs as per departmental policies. + Neonates (0-4 weeks) + Infant (1-12 months) + Pediatrics (1-12 years) + Adolescents (13-17 years) + Adults (18-64 years) + Geriatrics (65 years and older) **Working Conditions/Physical Requirements/ Hazards** **Working Conditions** + Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. + May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse. + May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc. + May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. + May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.* + May have periods of constant interruptions. + General office environment. + Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. + Prolonged periods of working alone + May be required to travel to more than on location. **Skills** + Build collaborative relationships + Collaborate with physicians and other medical staff + Conflict resolution + Effective oral communication + Interpersonal communication + Written communication + Evidence-based practices + Patient care services + Performance improvement + Quality clinical care + Regulatory standards + Risk management + Holding self accountable to actions and decisions + Open to receiving feedback and coaching + Uphold ethical principles and corporate compliance standards + Analyzing data or information + Problem solving _* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control._ Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with: Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans Prescription drug coverage Flexible spending accounts Life insurance w/AD&D Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible Paid time off Educational Assistance And much more *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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