Diagnoses and treats patients with hearing and hearing-related disorders. Determines type and degree of hearing impairment and implements habilitation and rehabilitation services for patient. Administers and interprets variety of tests, such as air and bone conduction and speech reception and... [+] More

Diagnoses and treats patients with hearing and hearing-related disorders. Determines type and degree of hearing impairment and implements habilitation and rehabilitation services for patient. Administers and interprets variety of tests, such as air and bone conduction and speech reception and discrimination tests, to determine type and degree of hearing impairment, site of damage, and effects on comprehension and speech. Evaluates test results in relation to behavioral, social, educational, and medical information obtained from patients, families, teachers, and other professionals to determine communication problems related to hearing disability.

Plans and implements prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services, including hearing aid selection and orientation, counseling, auditory training, lip reading, language habilitation, speech conservation, and other treatment programs developed in consultation with Speech Pathologist and other professionals. May refer patient to physician or surgeon if medical treatment is determined necessary. May conduct research in physiology, pathology, biophysics, or psychophysics of auditory systems, or design and develop clinical and research procedures and apparatus. May act as consultant to educational, medical, legal, and other professional groups. May teach art and science of audiology and direct scientific projects. [-] Less

Diagnoses and treats patients with hearing and hearing-related disorders. Determines type and degree of hearing impairment and implements habilitation and rehabilitation services for patient. Administers and interprets variety of tests, such as air and bone conduction and speech reception and... [+] More

Diagnoses and treats patients with hearing and hearing-related disorders. Determines type and degree of hearing impairment and implements habilitation and rehabilitation services for patient. Administers and interprets variety of tests, such as air and bone conduction and speech reception and discrimination tests, to determine type and degree of hearing impairment, site of damage, and effects on comprehension and speech. Evaluates test results in relation to behavioral, social, educational, and medical information obtained from patients, families, teachers, and other professionals to determine communication problems related to hearing disability.

Plans and implements prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services, including hearing aid selection and orientation, counseling, auditory training, lip reading, language habilitation, speech conservation, and other treatment programs developed in consultation with Speech Pathologist and other professionals. May refer patient to physician or surgeon if medical treatment is determined necessary. May conduct research in physiology, pathology, biophysics, or psychophysics of auditory systems, or design and develop clinical and research procedures and apparatus. May act as consultant to educational, medical, legal, and other professional groups. May teach art and science of audiology and direct scientific projects. [-] Less

Supervises a staff that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of speech and language disorders. Identifies needs in program planning and assists in program development. Provides speech and language therapy services. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in an accredited program... [+] More

Supervises a staff that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of speech and language disorders. Identifies needs in program planning and assists in program development. Provides speech and language therapy services. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in an accredited program in speech language pathology and three years of Speech/Language Pathologist experience.

Supervises and coordinates staff to ensure provision of quality speech and hearing therapy to patients. Evaluates clinical practice of speech and hearing therapy and reviews clinical records to ensure standards of care and quality of services are provided in accordance with Medicare and JCAHO. Maintains records as required by law, the establishment's policy, and administrative regulations. Attends meetings and conferences and participates in other activities to promote professional growth. Instructs individuals to monitor their own speech and provides ways to practice new skills. May act as consultant to educational, medical, and other professional groups. May conduct research to develop diagnostic and remedial techniques. May serve as consultant to classroom teachers to incorporate speech and language development activities into daily schedule. May teach manual sign language to student incapable of speaking. May instruct staff in use of special equipment designed to serve the disabled. [-] Less

Administers audiometric... [+] More

Administers audiometric screening and threshold tests, generally pure-tone air conduction, to individuals or groups, under supervision of Audiologist or Otolaryngologist. Modifies earphones on subject to fit, and provides instruction on procedures to be followed.

Adjusts audiometer to control sound emitted and records subjects' responses. Advises individuals to see Audiologist for interpretation of test results and need for more definitive hearing examination or to physician for medical examination. [-] Less

Teaches elementary and secondary school subjects to hearing impaired students, using various methods of communication to receive and convey language. Plans curriculum and develops lessons and other instructional materials according to grade level of students, utilizing visual media, such as... [+] More

Teaches elementary and secondary school subjects to hearing impaired students, using various methods of communication to receive and convey language. Plans curriculum and develops lessons and other instructional materials according to grade level of students, utilizing visual media, such as computer, films, television, and charts. Modifies teaching strategies to meet each student’s individual needs. Confers with committee of parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and others to develop individual educational program.

Educates students in academic subjects. Instructs students in various forms of communication, such as gestures, sign language, finger spelling, and speech cues. Encourages students to participate in verbal communication classroom learning experiences to ensure their comprehension of subject matter, development of social skills, and ability to communicate in situations encountered in daily living. Tests students' hearing aids to ensure hearing aids are functioning. May attend and interpret lectures and instructions for students enrolled in regular classes. May teach parents how to participate in and enhance students' learning experiences. May teach students to use computer. May specialize in teaching lip reading. May be required to hold certification from State. [-] Less

Reviews previously adjudicated social welfare tax or eligibility issues, as member of appeals board, utilizing knowledge of regulations, policy, and precedent decisions

researches laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for appeal hearings. Schedules hearing, issues subpoenas, counsels parties, and... [+] More

Reviews previously adjudicated social welfare tax or eligibility issues, as member of appeals board, utilizing knowledge of regulations, policy, and precedent decisions

researches laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for appeal hearings. Schedules hearing, issues subpoenas, counsels parties, and administers oaths to prepare for formal hearing. Conducts hearing to obtain information and evidence relative to disposition of appeal. Questions witnesses and rules on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence. Analyzes evidence and applicable law, regulations, policy, and precedent decisions to determine appropriate and permissible conclusions. Prepares written decision. May hear disability insurance appeals and be designated disability-insurance-hearing officer. May hear unemployment insurance appeals and be designated unemployment-insurance-hearing officer. [-] Less

Reviews previously adjudicated social welfare tax or eligibility issues, as member of appeals board, utilizing knowledge of regulations, policy, and precedent decisions

researches laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for appeal hearings. Schedules hearing, issues subpoenas, counsels parties, and... [+] More

Reviews previously adjudicated social welfare tax or eligibility issues, as member of appeals board, utilizing knowledge of regulations, policy, and precedent decisions

researches laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for appeal hearings. Schedules hearing, issues subpoenas, counsels parties, and administers oaths to prepare for formal hearing. Conducts hearing to obtain information and evidence relative to disposition of appeal. Questions witnesses and rules on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence. Analyzes evidence and applicable law, regulations, policy, and precedent decisions to determine appropriate and permissible conclusions. Prepares written decision. May hear disability insurance appeals and be designated disability-insurance-hearing officer. May hear unemployment insurance appeals and be designated unemployment-insurance-hearing officer. [-] Less

Reviews previously adjudicated social welfare tax or eligibility issues, as member of appeals board, utilizing knowledge of regulations, policy, and precedent decisions

researches laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for appeal hearings. Schedules hearing, issues subpoenas, counsels parties, and... [+] More

Reviews previously adjudicated social welfare tax or eligibility issues, as member of appeals board, utilizing knowledge of regulations, policy, and precedent decisions

researches laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for appeal hearings. Schedules hearing, issues subpoenas, counsels parties, and administers oaths to prepare for formal hearing. Conducts hearing to obtain information and evidence relative to disposition of appeal. Questions witnesses and rules on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence. Analyzes evidence and applicable law, regulations, policy, and precedent decisions to determine appropriate and permissible conclusions. Prepares written decision. May hear disability insurance appeals and be designated disability-insurance-hearing officer. May hear unemployment insurance appeals and be designated unemployment-insurance-hearing officer. [-] Less

Tests and repairs hearing aids, using oscilloscope, electrical test meters, and handtools, following schematic diagram

tests circuits for shorts, open wires, or defective parts, using electrical test meters. Solders loose connections and replaces defective parts, such as resistors, condensers, batteries, and transistors. Repairs or replaces transformer, microphone, and volume control, using handtools. Cleans and lubricates mechanical parts with solvent and oil.

Fits and proposes hearing amplification systems to individuals in retail establishment. Tests auditory system of hearing-impaired individuals, using test equipment and applying standardized evaluation procedures; or receives individuals referred by physician for fitting and purchasing of hearing amplification systems.

Reads and... [+] More

Fits and proposes hearing amplification systems to individuals in retail establishment. Tests auditory system of hearing-impaired individuals, using test equipment and applying standardized evaluation procedures; or receives individuals referred by physician for fitting and purchasing of hearing amplification systems.

Reads and evaluates auditory test results and confers with hearing-impaired individuals to demonstrate, select, fit, adapt, and modify hearing amplification systems for individuals. May replace defective parts or make repairs to hearing amplification systems returned by customers. May make impression of client's ear to facilitate shaping of hearing aid. May visit homes of confined individuals to administer auditory system tests. May assist individuals in aural rehabilitation methods. [-] Less