Audiologist

MultiCare Health System; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Deaconess Hospital in Spokane seeks a professional audiologist to administer and interpret screening and diagnostic hearing examinations in a clinic setting. The role involves diverse patient populations and requires clinical skills, data analysis and decision making.

Responsibilities include audiometric evaluations, fitting prosthetic hearing devices, speech testing, patient education, and reporting findings to care teams.

Qualifications

• Active Washington state license.
• Masters degrees require Certificate of Clinic Competency in Audiology.
• AuD at a board approved institution are considered to have met professional work experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Performs audiometric evaluations including pure tone air and bone audiometry in order to evaluate hearing, make ear impressions, fit hearing protections or prosthetic devices, and monitor the continuous use of hearing aids.
• Provides hearing care by selecting, evaluating, fitting, facilitating adjustment to, and dispensing prosthetic devices for hearing loss
• Performs speech testing and conducts OSHA screenings
• Provides education and counseling to patient and/or caregivers on the various screenings
• Performs specialty diagnostic site-of-lesion testing, ie, ABSs and ENGs
• Identifies, assesses, diagnoses, manages, and interprets test results to disorders of human hearing
• Prepares written reports of findings and correspondence to referral sources and other professionals involved in the hearing health of the patient

Skills

Pure tone audiometry

Hearing aid fitting

Speech testing

Education & counseling

Education

Master's degree or Doctorate in Audiology

Certificate of Clinic Competency in Audiology

AuD from board approved institution

Tools

Audiometer

Hearing assessment equipment

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: 4x10's or 5x8's

Please contact Megan Monfordini @ [e-mail]

Position Summary

The Audiologist is responsible for administering screening and diagnostic hearing and speech examinations in a clinic setting. This is a professional level position that provides services in a clinic setting to a diverse linguistic, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic group. The Audiologist serves a large population of patients. Work situations require clinical skills, data analysis, problem solving, and decision making. Internal contacts may include patient care staff. External contacts include physicians, patients and families.

• Performs audiometric evaluations including pure tone air and bone audiometry in order to evaluate hearing, make ear impressions, fit hearing protections or prosthetic devises, and monitor the continuous use of hearing aides
• Provides hearing care by selecting, evaluating, fitting, facilitating adjustment to, and dispensing prosthetic devices for hearing loss
• Performs speech testing and conducts OSHA screenings
• Provides education and counseling to patient and/or caregivers on the various screenings
• Performs specialty diagnostic site-of-lesion testing, ie, ABSs and ENGs
• Identifies, assesses, diagnoses, manages, and interprets test results to disorders of human hearing
• Prepares written reports of findings and correspondence to referral sources and other professionals involved in the hearing health of the patient

• Active Washington state license
• Active bond or security in lieu of bond in the amount of $10,000
• Successful completion of a master's or doctorate degree program that includes clinic practicum experience
• Masters degrees require Certificate of Clinic Competency in Audiology
• AuD at a board approved institution are considered to have met professional work experience requirement.

About Deaconess Hospital

Founded in 1896, MultiCare Deaconess Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hospital serving the greater Spokane region. Deaconess is home to a Level III Trauma Center, Certified Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center, Maternal Fetal Medicine program and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It is the only hospital in the area with national accreditation in bariatric surgery. Deaconess provides high-quality inpatient, outpatient, surgical, diagnostic and emergency services.

About the Spokane Community

Spokane, in eastern Washington along the Spokane River and near the Selkirk Mountains, offers a vibrant city experience with endless access to outdoor adventure. Residents enjoy lakes, rivers, ski resorts, golf courses, wineries, and nearby national parks, combined with a thriving arts and culture scene. Spokane delivers the perfect balance of city living and Pacific Northwest recreation year-round.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $114,600.00 - $129,000.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.