Senior Audiologist

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks an audiologist to administer and interpret comprehensive audiological tests and electrophysiology measures. You will determine hearing aid and cochlear implant candidacy, fit amplification, and provide counseling to patients and families.

The role involves providing diagnostic and treatment reports, collaborating with medical teams, and floating to Santa Monica, Westwood, and Thousand Oaks as needed.

Qualifications

• California Audiology License is required.
• California Hearing Aid Dispensing License is required.
• Experience with pediatric and adult audiology, including hearing aid dispensing.
• Experience with auditory electrophysiology evaluation.
• Experience with cochlear implants.
• Ability to travel to Santa Monica or Westwood, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret the full range of audiological tests, including audiologic evaluations, immittance, otoacoustic, and electrophysiology measures.
• Provide diagnostic services at bedside and in operating room settings as indicated, including sedated assessments when appropriate.
• Determine candidacy and fitment for hearing aids and cochlear implants; verify amplification and counsel patients and families.
• Document diagnostic and treatment reports promptly and thoroughly.
• Collaborate with Audiology, HNS and other medical teams to ensure optimal patient care.
• Float to clinics in Santa Monica, Westwood and Thousand Oaks as required.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Computer systems

Education

California Audiology License

California Hearing Aid Dispensing License

Job description

Description

You will administer and interpret the full range of audiological tests from comprehensive Audiological evaluation, immittance measures, otoacoustic measures, electrophysiological measures from differentiation of conductive, cochlear, neural hearing loss, and pseudohypoacusis. You will also be responsible for the following:

• Diagnostic services at bedside, including adapted audiologic evaluations and auditory electrophysiology (ABR and/or ASSR) under sedation as indicated, at bedside or in the operating room.
• Audiologic treatment including hearing aid and cochlear implant candidacy determinations; fitting, verifying and validating amplification systems; patient and family counseling, and communication with other care-providers for child/adult.
• Complete documentation reports of diagnostic and treatment services in a timely manner.
• Provision of services in a manner consistent with CICARE goals and requirements.
• Participate in Audiology, HNS and other medical staff teams to facilitate and promote best patient and family care.
• You will be required to float to clinics in Santa Monica, Westwood and Thousand Oaks.

Salary range: 65.12-85.93 houry

Qualifications

• California Audiology License
• California Hearing Aid Dispensing License
• Experience in pediatric and adult audiology, including hearing aid dispensing
• Experience with auditory electrophysiology evaluation
• Experience with cochlear implants
• Ability to travel to Santa Monica or Westwood, as needed
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Excellent documentation abilities
• Able to efficiently learn new computer and clinic systems
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross