Administers diagnostic audiological tests that allow the differentiation between types of hearing disorders, coordinates and interprets test results and consults with and makes recommendations on hearing disorders to physicians.
Essential Responsibilities:
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 appropriate ear cleaning 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 electroacoustic 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.
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Secondary Functions:
Position may require occasional travel to Vacaville and Napa.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
One (1) year in diagnostic evaluation of hearing, prevention, habilitation and rehabilitation services for auditory problems.
Education
Masters degree or Clinical Doctorate in Audiology (AuD) prior to employment start date.
License, Certification, Registration
Audiologist License (California) required at hire OR Temporary Audiologist License (California) required at hire
National Provider Identifier required at hire
Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association
Additional Requirements:
Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
If dispensing hearing aids, a Dispensing Audiologist license is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
One (1) year of post-licensure experience in the field of audiology.
Hourly Wage Estimation for Audiologist in Vallejo, CA
$46.45 to $56.28
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