Audiologist Level 2

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles, California seeks an Audiologist Level 2 with expertise in cochlear implant procedures and intra-operative monitoring. A Masters in Audiology is required, with California licensure and national provider identifier at hire. The role includes diagnostic evaluations, counseling, and coordination of audiological data.

One year of cochlear implant experience is preferred, with the potential for clinical leadership in hearing health services.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Audiology required.
• California Audiologist License required.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.
• CI certification preferred.
• CCC-Aud or CCC-Aud Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs cochlear implant procedures and/or intra-operative monitoring 30–50% of time.
• Provides diagnostic evaluation of hearing and habilitation/rehabilitation services.
• Examines external ear and may fit, program, or dispense hearing aids; assess cochlear implants; electrophysiologic evaluation.
• Counsels individuals with auditory disorders and families regarding etiology and management.
• Provides reports and coordinates audiological results with other diagnostic data.

Skills

Cochlear implant procedures

Intra-operative monitoring

Diagnostic audiology

Counseling patients

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.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Audiologist Level 2

LOCATION: Los Angeles, California

REQNUMBER: 1437782

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.