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Description005509QualificationsUnder indirect supervision, performs diagnostic, rehabilitative, conservation services and research related to hearing functions. Supports compliance and Principles of Responsibility. Maintains confidentiality. Protects organizational assets. Exhibits ethics and integrity. Adheres to applicable federal and state laws and regulations, accreditation and licensing requirements, policies and procedures. Reports and/or resolves issues of non-compliance. Essential Functions:??? Administers wide variety of routine and special acoustic and electro-acoustic tests to determine precisely patient's hearing level, site of any damage to auditory system and its organic or inorganic nature??? Coordinates audiometric results with other diagnostic data, such as educational, medical, social and behavioral information. Anticipates/Predicts potential benefits of use of hearing aids and/or special training??? Plans, develops, conducts, or participates in habilitative and rehabilitative programs including counseling, guidance, auditory training, and hearing conservation. Records diagnostic findings and progress made. Reports findings as requested??? Assists patient in selection of suitable hearing aids in development of listening habits and use of visual cues. Assists in surgical treatment of hearing loss by describing loss to surgeon and postoperatively by conducting studies to determine hearing improvement achieved through surgery??? Designs/Develops clinical and research procedures. Conducts research in auditory systems. Develops improved methods of evaluation and treatment of persons with these disorders??? Plans, develops, conducts, and/or participates in seminars/workshops to teach audiology to professional staff and trains them to conduct routine audiometry. Increases understanding of speech and hearing process and nature of various disorders??? Demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization??? Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served??? Demonstrates knowledge skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service??? Adheres to and maintains current knowledge of Principles of Responsibility, applicable federal and state laws and regulations, accreditation and licensing requirements, policies and procedures. Reports and/or resolves issues of non-compliance??? On regular, sustained basis, cooperates with other staff members both within and outside department in accomplishment of own job duties, as well as, assisting others in accomplishing theirs. Serves as team player and role model for other employees in Organization always exhibiting traits of courtesy, caring, helpfulness and respect. Conducts oneself in service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, cooperative, sensitive, respectful and kind when dealing with members, visitors, public and all employees??? Performs other duties and accepts responsibility, as assigned