Audiologist chez General Dynamics Electric Boat

Summary of Responsibilities: The Staff Audiologist oversees the Hearing Conservation and all related audiology training and education at all Electric Boat Locations in collaboration with the Manager of Occupational Health & Audiology and the Medical Director.

Audiology Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnostic and routine audiology testing pertaining to OSHA requirements and worker’s compensation status
• Oversee OSHA hearing conservation program including all annual audiograms
• Assess hearing loss and identify cause of loss
• Utilize audiometric tests and air/bone conduction tests for assessments
• Coordination of all audiogram testing for all EB locations
• Maintain regulatory compliance for OSHA testing
• Communicate among health care staff, EB work force, and EB management
• Analysis of data pertaining to trends regarding hearing loss and protection
• Knowledge of laws and regulations that govern occupation and environment hearing programs
• Medical background to treat auditory injuries and illness
• Assessment of needs for restrictions and accommodations within the work environment
• Education of employees on importance of hearing protection. Design and implement specific job related interactive training for employees in the Hearing Conservation Program
• Train clinical support staff as CAHOC technicians and recertify per schedule
• Completion of monthly audiology reports

Work Hours/ Location

• Eight-hour shift.  Shifts subject to change.  Variations occur generally between 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m., with rare instances of weekend coverage
• Groton Shipyard
• Travel to off sites required

Required:

• Minimum of Master’s degree in Audiology or 4+ years related job experience in occupational hearing conservation
• Appropriate state licenses, CT and RI or ability to obtain
• Experience with dispensing hearing aids
• Experience troubleshooting hearing quipment
• Experience in fitting custom hearing protection
• Experience with computer and electronic health record 

• Problem-solving and work flow management skills
• Communication skills
• Time management with ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Ability to work independently and in groups
• Mature caring attitude
• Team player
• Willingness to learn/flexibility
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees