Audiologist

Description

Provides diagnostic, habilitative and rehabilitative services and research related to hearing. Administers a wide variety of tests to determine patient's hearing levels and hearing loss, and prescribes the use of a hearing aid and/or special training. Coordinates audiometric results with other diagnostic data, and assists in selection and use of suitable hearing aids. Plans, directs, conducts or participates in habilitative and rehabilitative programs including counseling, guidance, auditory training, speech (lip) reading and speech conversation. Has working knowledge and experience in own discipline. Continues to build knowledge of the organization, processes and customers. Performs a range of mainly straightforward assignments. Uses prescribed guidelines or policies to analyze and resolve problems. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction. This Classification requires registration, certification or licensure with the appropriate agency as identified on the Primary Source Verification Matrix. Labor market typical education and experience: Employees in this classification are required to have a minimum of a Bachelor degree in a recognized field of science or learning which is directly related to the duties of the position. Employees typically analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action and have the authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of their responsibilities. Primary activities and decision making authority are predominantly performed independently affecting business operations to a substantial degree. Under FLSA, this is the exempt job classification for this title. Incumbents in this position must meet the full criteria for exempt status: salary level, salary basis, and duties tests.