Audiologist

Kaiser Permanente; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an entry-level Audiologist in San Jose, CA. Responsibilities include conducting diagnostic evaluations, counseling patients on auditory disorders, and coordinating with other health service providers. Candidates must hold a Master's degree or Clinical Doctorate in Audiology and possess a California Audiologist License. The position offers a full-time opportunity in a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
• Audiologist License (California) or Temporary Audiologist License required at hire.
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association required at hire.
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic evaluation and rehabilitation services for auditory problems.
• Counsel individuals with auditory disorders and their families.
• Coordinate audiological results with other diagnostic data.
• Counsels patients and families about etiology and management of hearing disorders.
• Works in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Skills

Diagnostic evaluation of hearing

Counseling on auditory disorders

Education

Masters degree or Clinical Doctorate in Audiology (AuD)

Tools

Hearing aids

Electrophysiologic equipment

BLS (AHA)

Job description

Overview

Administers diagnostic audiological tests that allow the differentiation between types of hearing disorders, coordinates and interprets test results and consults with and makes recommendations on hearing disorders to physicians.

Responsibilities

• Provides diagnostic evaluation of hearing, prevention, habilitation and rehabilitation services for auditory problems and research relating to hearing and attendant disorders.
• Physically and otoscopically examines the outer structures of the ear.
• Procedures may include appropriate ear cleaning evaluation, fitting and dispensing of hearing aids; cochlear implant assessment, programming and rehabilitation; and electrophysiologic evaluation of the vestibular and auditory mechanisms, in addition to electroacoustic measures of the peripheral and central auditory systems.
• Counsels individuals with auditory disorders, their families and other service providers regarding the etiology of the disorder and its management.
• Provides reports and coordinates audiological results with other diagnostic data such as educational, medical, social and behavioral information.
• Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.
• Secondary functions include: 2 days clinic audiology, 3 days dispensing hearing aids.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Masters degree or Clinical Doctorate in Audiology (AuD) prior to employment start date.
• License, Certification, Registration:
  • Audiologist License (California) required at hire OR Temporary Audiologist License (California) required at hire
  • National Provider Identifier required at hire
  • Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association
• Additional Requirements:
  • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
  • If dispensing hearing aids, a Dispensing Audiologist license is required.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • One (1) year of post-licensure experience in the field of audiology.

Job details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Location: San Jose, CA

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