About this Audiology Extern - Augusta role at Wellstar Health System
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Various (United States of America)Job Summary:
Under the supervision of an Audiologist, the Audiology Extern will be responsible for diagnostic testing, AABR, OAE,
cochlear implant evaluations/programming, BAHA evaluations/programming, hearing aid evaluations/fitting/follow ups,
ABR (sedated and non-sedated), VNG testing, hearing aid walk-in clinic, and any other testing and/or procedures as
indicated by the Audiologists.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Performs diagnostic testing on pediatrics and/or adults.
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Proficient in hearing aid evaluations, programming, and checks.
Assists within cochlear implant and BAHA evaluations, activations, and follow ups.
Performs automated ABR (AABR) and ABR (sedated and non-sedated) testing with the assistance of the
Audiologist when needed.
Demonstrates advanced problem solving skills in regards to equipment/order processing and making
appropriate suggestions for follow up with Audiologists.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
- Bachelors Other
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Must be actively enrolled in and have
successfully completed at least 2 years in Graduate Audiology
Doctoral Program. Required and
Required Minimum Skills:
Capability to perform diagnostic audiological evaluations.
Basic knowledge of hearing aids.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
BAHA evaluation/activation/follow ups preferred
Cochlear implant evaluation/activation/follow ups preferred
Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) testing preferred
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