Audiologist Level 2

Kaiser Permanente; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Downey, CA is seeking an Audiologist Level 2 to perform cochlear implant procedures and intra-operative monitoring, while providing comprehensive audiological case management and diagnostic testing for hearing disorders. The role supports integrated care with physicians and other providers.

Responsibilities include evaluation, fitting of hearing aids, and coordination of results with educational, medical, and behavioral data. Requires California Audiologist license and BLS.

Qualifications

• One year experience in cochlear implant procedures and/or intra-operative monitoring.
• Master's degree in Audiology required.
• Audiologist License (California)
• National Provider Identifier required at hire; Basic Life Support required at hire

Responsibilities

• Performs cochlear implant procedures and/or intra-operative monitoring 30-50% of time worked.
• 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; evaluates, fits and dispenses of hearing aids; cochlear implant assessment and programming; vestibular and auditory electrophysiologic evaluation; and peripheral/central auditory testing.
• Counsels individuals with auditory disorders and families regarding etiology and management.
• Provides reports and coordinates audiological results with other diagnostic data.

Skills

Cochlear implants

Intra-operative monitoring

Diagnostic testing

Education

Master's degree in Audiology

Job description

Job Summary:

The Level II Audiologist spends 30% to 50% of time worked performing cochlear implant procedures and/or intra-operative monitoring. In addition, the Level II Audiologist provides comprehensive audiological case management which includes administering diagnostic audiological tests that allow the differentiation between types of hearing disorders, coordinating and interpreting test results, consulting with and recommending optimum treatment program on hearing disorders to physicians.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs cochlear implant procedures and/or intra-operative monitoring 30-50% of time worked.
• 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 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 electrocoustic 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.
• Consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.
• No information available at this time.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• One year experience in cochlear implant procedures and/or intra-operative monitoring.

Education

• Masters degree in Audiology required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Audiologist License (California)
• National Provider Identifier required at hire
• Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements:

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

• CI Certification preferred.
• Certificate of clinical competency in audiology preferred.
• Proficient in diagnostic evaluation of hearing, prevention, habilitation and rehabilitation services for auditory problems.
• Certificate of clinical competency in audiology preferred.
• Spanish speaking preferred.
• One year experience in cochlear implant procedures and/or intra-operative monitoring

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Audiologist Level 2

LOCATION: Downey, California

REQNUMBER: 1456308

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.