Occupational Audiologist
Health Conservation, Inc. - Rockford, IL
Health Conservation Incorporated (HCI) is a national hearing conservation
service provider based in Rockford, Illinois. Our fleet of mobile units travels
throughout the continental USA performing OSHA/MSHA-mandated hearing and health
screenings for industrial workers. Test results as generated both by HCI and by
its clients internally, are interpreted, reported, and housed using HCI’s
proprietary evaluation software.
HCI is looking for a full-time Staff Audiologist to join our management team and
to serve as Professional Supervisor (PS). Up to 30% travel is required.
Job Duties:
1. Perform audiology review (identify problem audiograms, assess validity of
test results, and need for baseline revision, etc.)
2. Educate and train audiometric technicians through CAOHC courses, onsite field
training on mobile units, and annual HCI in-service programs.
3. Provide back-up field support on mobile units as necessary.
4. Provide written determinations of work relatedness of Standard Threshold
Shifts as prescribed by OSHA.
5. Write Opinion Letters in response to Worker’s Compensation claims for hearing
loss, and appear as expert witness if necessary for HCI client companies in
defense of Comp cases.
6. Provide support to HCI staff and clients by responding to inquiries regarding
regulatory compliance, confer with clients concerning individual employee
issues, and best practice issues.
7. Attend professional conferences and represent HCI through membership in
professional organizations such as the NHCA.
Job Requirements:
1. Au.D. (Master’s degree audiologist may be considered for the right candidate
with occupational experience)
2. Current Audiology license with eligibility for Illinois licensure.
3. Familiarity with OSHA Hearing Conservation Amendment and working knowledge of
regulations
4. Valid driver’s license
5. ASHA CCC-A
6. CAOHC CD and PS-A certificates are a plus
7. Minimum 2 years of occupational experience; 5 years overall audiologist
experience preferred
8. Availability to travel on limited basis
* Salary commensurate based on relevant experience