2540-Audiologist

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SAN FRANCISCO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

CLASS TITLE: AUDIOLOGIST CODE: 2540

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:

Under general direction, provides diagnostic and rehabilitative audiological services to clients both within the medical facility and in the community; instructs medical personnel in appropriate audiological procedures; conducts research activities related to hearing and attendant disorders; supervises support personnel; prepares and maintains records and reports; maintains electroacoustic equipment and materials; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:

The Audiologist is distinguished from Audiometrist in that the Audiometrist administers hearing tests to individuals or groups under the supervision of an Audiologist or Otolaryngologist and refers individuals to an Audiologist for interpretation of test results, counseling and treatment.

The Audiologist is distinguished from Speech Pathologist in that the Speech Pathologist specializes in diagnoses and treatment of speech and language problems. Although the Speech Pathologist may perform diagnostic audiometric evaluations, such evaluations are limited to pure tone air conduction audiometric testing in relation to the evaluation of speech or language disorders. Any other hearing testing or appraisal may only be conducted by a licensed Audiologist.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Provides diagnostic and rehabilitative audiological services to clients with audiological disorders by determining levels of hearing functions of clients both within the medical facility and in outside locations such as community, daycare, and geriatric facilities using electroacoustic instrumentation such as audiometers, impedance bridges and otoscopes; analyzing effects of social disabilities resulting from the hearing loss; assessing potential benefits from medical treatment, surgery and adaptive devices; and advising patients and families of findings.

2. Presents lectures and provides inservice educational seminars on audiological procedures and techniques to otolaryngology students, hospital personnel and community groups.

3. Conducts research activities related to hearing and attendant disorders; analyzes audiological data; and prepares studies for scientific publication.

4. Supervises audiology students enrolled in professional training programs and hospital medical personnel in audiological screening and identification procedures.

5. Prepares and maintains patients' audiological records and compiles monthly, quarterly, and annual statistical reports.

6. Orders and maintains electroacoustic equipment and supplies as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Requires the knowledge and abilities that enable the Audiologist to fulfill the expected competent performance requirements of the Speech Pathology and Audiology Examining Committee of the State of California, medical protocols, and the Department of Public Health.

License: Requires possession of a current, valid license as an Audiologist issued by the California State Speech Pathology and Audiology Examining Committee.

ADOPTED: Oct. 3, 1983

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