We are looking for a part-time Audiologist to join our team in Stillwater!

The position is responsible for providing hearing impairment testing and making recommendations for the appropriate treatment plan. The Audiologist acts as a professional resource for primary care clinicians.

This position is expected to support the mission, goals and objectives of the Stillwater Medical Group.

Must possess a Doctorate degree from an accredited University Program. 

Must possess and maintain current Minnesota Audiology license or possess current Temporary Audiology license and on expiration of this temporary license possess and maintain current Minnesota Audiology license. 

Must possess and maintain licensure or registration which allows for dispensing of Hearing Aid Dealers within the State of Minnesota. If not in possession of this credential at the time of hire, it must be obtained within 90 days of hire

Skills Required:

Strong leadership, organizational and problem solving skills

Ability to interact with patients and staff in a courteous and cooperative manner.

Experience:

A minimum of one year experience working as an Audiologist preferred.

A minimum of one year experience dispensing hearing aids preferred.

Computer proficiency:

Keyboarding skills

A. Function: Effectiveness Factors

Maintains confidentiality by handling confidential material in a responsible and discrete manner.

Exhibits professional conduct in interactions with patients, other staff and outside vendors. 

Problem solves effectively by using sound judgment and taking appropriate action.

Communicates effectively by:

sharing information that others need 

being direct, honest and constructive

listening and asking if not understanding

Takes responsibility to maintain and enhance job related competence by

Identifying problems in work area and seeking solutions utilizing appropriate resources at all times

Assumes responsibility for self-development and growth by attending appropriate educational opportunities and department meetings 

Maintains knowledge of SMG operations, policies and procedures through participation in training, department meetings, and in-services.

Manages time effectively by:

Arriving for work on time

Adhering to break times

Completing work within scheduled time

Assisting others when time is available

Making calm sensible decisions under various work situations

Follows all safety precautions, procedures and guidelines as defined by SMG policy.

Function: Customer Service and Teamwork 

1. Provides patient/customer satisfaction by demonstrating concern for meeting internal and external customers’ needs.

Evaluates work and determines if further steps are needed to meet patient needs.

Demonstrates an attitude of concern, compassion and respect when dealing with patients.

Responds to patient complaints in a professional manner and works toward successful resolution, documents complaint according to SMG policy.

Represents SMG in a positive way with all customers both on the phone and in person and serves as a role model for other employees.

2. Functions as part of the team by: 

Assisting in the orientation and training of new employees 

Maintaining a helpful and positive attitude and a willingness to take on new and different responsibilities not specifically outlines in the job description.

Using a multidisciplinary approach 

Working together as an organization, not only as individuals or department

3. Participates in process improvement and contributes to program growth initiatives

C. Function: Clinical Skills

Basic audiological evaluation, including pure tone air conduction, bone conduction and speech testing

Clinical impedence audiometry

Special diagnostic testing for site of lesion, malingering and other diagnostic problems

Skills to test both children and adults

Neonatal testing

ABR testing

ENG testing

D. Function: Hearing Aid Dispensing Skills

Evaluate basic patient’s need for amplification with appropriate audiological testing and appraisal of patient’s hearing requirements

Evaluate patient’s hearing aid using real-ear testing, 2 cc coupler testing and functional-gain testing.

Counsel patients regarding the use and care of their hearing aid, as well as the benefits of amplification and the importance of wearing a hearing aid.

Perform minor repairs and modifications of hearing aids.

Take earmold impressions and send them to an approved vendor.

Understand and explain to patients the various types of batteries available for their hearing aid, cost, and hours of usage.

Working understanding of and perform fitting of blue-tooth accessories and FM systems

E. Function: Administrative Skills

Work with manufacturers and vendors of hearing aids and batteries to establish a cost effective hearing aid program, including the sale of the batteries and possibly other assistive listening devices.

Work with physicians to set up an effective referral process for audiological evaluation and hearing aid dispensing.

Train support staff to take earmold impressions, clean and make minor repairs of hearing aids.

Provide ongoing training and guidance to nurses and technicians doing hearing screenings and typanometry in the system-wide clinics.

Teach occasional classes in hearing conversation, testing and amplification to patients and staff.