Audiologist

Description:

Provide diagnostic evaluations of the auditory and vestibular systems and aid in assessing the neurological status of adults and children. Provide direction, counseling, and recommendations regarding the rehabilitation of hearing impaired patients. Determine whether severely hearing impaired patients are candidates for cochlear implant surgery. Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Selects, performs, and interprets diagnostic test data for: Pediatric and geriatric populations, vestibular function, and facial nerve integrity.


• Counsels patients and informs them of future therapeutic plans.


• Provides mobile diagnostic services for inpatients, ICU, NICU, and operative patients.


• Performs evaluations, assessments, and referrals for hearing aids.


• Keeps accurate and comprehensive records in patient's medical chart and department-based files.


• Performs daily equipment biological calibrations, maintains equipment, and initiates requests for repair.


• Instructs monthly patient education class.


• Assists families with placement into appropriate education setting for hearing-impaired children.


• Serves as a resource for hearing and vestibular assessment (and rehabilitation) to physicians, paraprofessionals, and patients regarding hearing health diagnostics and care.


• Maintains professional competency.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• Master's or doctorate degree in audiology required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Current California Audiologist license required prior to the first day of employment.


• Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association required prior to the first day of employment.


• National Provider Identifier Number required prior to the first day of employment.

Additional Requirements:

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience as an Audiologist preferred.

Notes:

• Based in San Marcos.


• Requires travel to San Marcos, Garfield, all hospital locations.


• Primarily hearing tests, some Newborn Hearing Screening.

Primary Location: California,San Marcos,San Marcos Medical Offices 2
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Day
Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Per Diem
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B17-DASH|AFSCME|DASH
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Garfield Specialty Center - Head and Neck-Audiology - 0806
Pay Range: $55.42 - $61.44 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

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