Audiology Intern - Fargo

Sanford Health

Oct 4

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Healthcare
Education & Teaching
Fargo

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution required in accordance with state licensure.
Permission from educational program's Director of Audiology program.
The student's participation in audiology internship shall be subject to the satisfactory completion of all specified requirements by the educational institution, encompassing coursework, project/dissertation defense, and other obligations outlined by the academic program.

Responsibilities

Evaluate a person's hearing and balance functions through various types of tests.
Plan and conduct treatment programs for patients' hearing or balance problems, consulting with educators, physicians, surgeons, nurses, psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and other health care personnel as necessary.
Under appropriate supervision, adhere to quality assurance policies and procedures to ensure accurate and safe audiology services are provided to patients.
Complete audiological testing including, but not limited to, air and bone audiometry, speech testing, hearing aid evaluations and fittings, osseointegrated device evaluations and fittings, cochlear implant evaluations and programming thereafter, auditory brainstem response evaluations, and vestibular testing.
Assist in administrative tasks, such as developing and maintaining a hearing aid loaner bank.
Participate in conferences or training to update or share knowledge of new hearing or balance disorder treatment methods or technologies.
Administer hearing tests and examine patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments and electronic equipment.
Counsel and instruct patients and their families in techniques to improve hearing and communication related to hearing loss.
Evaluate hearing and balance disorders to determine diagnoses and courses of treatment.
Examine and clean patients' ear canals when appropriate.
Know when to refer to ENT for cerumen removal.
Fit, dispense, and repair assistive devices, such as hearing aids, cochlear implant processors, or osseointegrated devices.
Instruct patients, parents, teachers, or employers in communication strategies to maximize effective receptive communication.
Maintain patient records at all stages, including initial and subsequent evaluation and treatment activities.
Monitor patients' progress and provide ongoing observation of hearing or balance status.
Program and monitor cochlear implants to fit the needs of patients.
Recommend assistive devices according to patients' needs or nature of impairments.
Refer patients to additional medical or educational services if needed.
Work with multidisciplinary teams to assess and rehabilitate recipients of implanted hearing devices through auditory training and counseling.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Audiology Intern position?

Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution in accordance with state licensure and obtain permission from their educational program's Director of Audiology.

What kind of supervision will the Audiology Intern receive?

The Audiology Intern will be under the clinical supervision of an Audiologist who has practiced for more than two years.

What types of tests will the Audiology Intern be conducting?

The Audiology Intern will conduct various types of audiological tests, including air and bone audiometry, speech testing, hearing aid evaluations, cochlear implant evaluations, and vestibular testing.

Will there be opportunities for training or professional development?

Yes, the Audiology Intern will have opportunities to participate in conferences or training to update their knowledge of new hearing or balance disorder treatment methods or technologies.

What administrative tasks will the Audiology Intern assist with?

The Audiology Intern will assist with administrative tasks such as developing and maintaining a hearing aid loaner bank.

What are the working hours for this internship?

The position is a full-time internship requiring 40.00 weekly hours, with a day shift schedule.

Are there any benefits provided to interns?

While the benefits package is typically offered to qualifying full-time and part-time employees, specific details regarding benefits for interns are not mentioned in the job description.

Is drug screening required for this internship?

Yes, an accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

What is the job location for this internship?

The Audiology Intern position is located at Sanford Broadway Clinic, 737 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA.

Does Sanford Health provide equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Sanford Health is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet and promotes equal employment opportunities for all individuals.

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Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the U.S. Our organization is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, we serve more than one million patients and 220,000 health plan members across 250,000 square miles. Our integrated health system has 47 medical centers, 2,800 physicians and advanced practice providers, 170 clinical investigators and research scientists, more than 200 Good Samaritan Society senior care locations, and world clinics in eight countries around the globe. Learn more about our commitment to shaping the future of rural health care at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.