Audiology Extern - Augusta
Wellstar Health System
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.
Job description
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.
- 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 Experience
Must be actively enrolled in and have successfully completed at least 2 years in Graduate Audiology Doctoral Program. Required.
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.
Requirements
- Actively enrolled in a Graduate Audiology Doctoral program
- Successfully completed at least 2 years in Graduate Audiology Doctoral Program
- Bachelor's degree
- Capability to perform diagnostic audiological evaluations
- Basic knowledge of hearing aids
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Company overview
Wellstar Health System is one of Georgia's largest and most comprehensive integrated healthcare systems, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Marietta, Georgia. As a non-profit health system, Wellstar operates with a mission to enhance the health and well-being of every person it serves through its PeopleCare approach. The system employs approximately 29,469 to 33,000 team members across multiple hospitals, health parks, medical offices, outpatient centers, pediatric centers, nursing facilities, and hospice and home care services. Wellstar is nationally recognized for operating Georgia's largest integrated trauma network and features the second-largest Emergency Department in the United States. The organization provides more than $1 billion annually in charity care and community programs, demonstrating its commitment to community health. Wellstar has earned numerous accolades including recognition on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, Best Workplaces in Health Care, and PEOPLE Companies that Care lists. The system embraces innovation through its venture firm Catalyst by Wellstar, which nurtures early-stage healthcare companies, and maintains academic partnerships with institutions like the Medical College of Georgia for caregiver training. With specialties spanning cardiovascular care, oncology, women's health, pediatrics, musculoskeletal services, and numerous other medical disciplines, Wellstar delivers comprehensive healthcare across all stages of life.