AUDIOLOGIST 2315

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class directs the Hearing Screening Program at various Suffolk County Health Centers and participates in the delivery of services to patients at these facilities. The incumbent trains and supervises personnel in the performance of hearing screening examinations, performs specialized tests to diagnose and evaluate a patient's condition, and assists the medical provider in determining a proper treatment course. The incumbent may be required to instruct audiology students, medical personnel and other persons in the techniques employed by the program. The work requires the exercise of good judgment and initiative and is reviewed by the Director of Patient Care Services or other administrative supervisor through conferences and the achievement of desired objectives. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Trains and supervises staff in the performance of hearing screening examinations;

Establishes pass/fail criteria and appropriate referral procedures;

Performs diagnostic evaluations on patients referred by medical staff;

Assists the medical provider in the diagnosis and evaluation of hearing impairment and in the selection of the proper treatment and/or rehabilitative course;

Conducts interviews with patients and families recording their audiologic history, as well as providing patient-family counseling and follow-up;

Coordinates all referrals to appropriate outside agencies;

Maintains records and prepares appropriate statistical reports;

Provides educational programs for clinic staff and the community, as well as presentations to family practice residents and medical students;

Oversees the maintenance and calibration of equipment.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, methods and materials used in audiological testing; knowledge of current literature and sources of information concerning the field of Audiology; skill in evaluating hearing disorders and in determining the proper course of action; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with patients, physicians, nurses, professional colleagues and other persons associated with the Hearing Screening Program; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to prepare accurate statistical reports; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Master's Degree in Audiology and five (5) years of post-master's clinical experience, including at least three (3) years as a supervisor of a department or director of audiological services in a public health setting.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment and throughout the term of employment, employees must possess a New York State License in Audiology and a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

At the time of appointment, the candidate must possess a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology issued by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.

1/21/94

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 7/23/15