Audiologist - Cochlear Implant Program

CommonSpirit Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Seattle seeks a full-time cochlear implant audiologist to join a dedicated team. This role involves evaluating and counseling patients, collaborating with surgeons, and improving communication for individuals with hearing loss. The position promises a significant impact on patient lives through advanced technology and personalized care.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Audiologist.
• Proficiency in conducting patient assessments and interpreting test results.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation and counseling, programming, troubleshooting for cochlear implant patients.
• Providing counseling and education to patients and their families.

Skills

Communication

Patient Service

Education

Masters or Doctoral degree in Audiology

Tools

Cochlear Implant Devices

Job description

Responsibilities

The Listen For Life Center at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle, WA is seeking an experienced, full-time cochlear implant audiologist to join our team and help bridge the gap between hearing loss and effective communication. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with a dedicated group of cochlear implant audiologists and surgeons in a collaborative team setting within one of the largest programs in the Northwest.

You will make a profound difference in the lives of individuals with hearing loss. By combining advanced technology with personalized care, you will foster patients' awareness of the hearing world around them, as well as improve communication and quality of life.

Duties

• Evaluation and counseling, programming, troubleshooting, remote care, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, audiologists, and coordinators for cochlear implant patients
• Providing counseling and education to patients and their families regarding hearing loss, communication strategies, and technology
• Staying up-to-date with advancements in cochlear implant research and technology
• Participating in existing clinical research projects and developing new research initiatives

Qualifications

We Require

• Masters or Doctoral degree in Audiology from an accredited program
• Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Audiologist
• Excellent communication skills and ability to provide exceptional patient service
• Proficiency in conducting patient assessments, interpreting test results, and programming patients with all three FDA-approved cochlear implant devices

Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and community, and equally committed to your professional and personal success. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the nation.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Overview

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is a 336-bed non-profit facility providing quality healthcare to patients and communities in and around Seattle, Washington. We are part of CommonSpirit Health, which operates 139 hospitals and over 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.