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 Functions:
- 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 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.
Secondary Functions:
- Under the general supervision of the Head & Neck Surgery Physician Chief and the Service Unit Manager/Supervising Audiologist the clinical and dispensing audiologist shall administer diagnostic audiologic tests to differentiate between types of hearing disorders, coordinate and interpret results, facilitate the hearing aid fit process and consult and advise physicians of the Permanente Medical Group.
- The audiologists will prepare reports, develop improvements in procedures and perform other related duties.
- The audiologist must promote a professional atmosphere for patient care and promote a customer service focused atmosphere.
- The audiologist shall perform testing in two different geographic Kaiser Permanent locations.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Previous post-licensure experience in the field of audiology preferred.
- Master's degree or higher in Audiology required.
- Current California state license in audiology required.
- California hearing aid dispenser's license may be required.
- Certificate of clinical competency in audiology preferred.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Proficient in diagnostic evaluation of hearing, prevention, habilitation and rehabilitation services for auditory problems.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic computer skills required.
- Knowledge of Kaiser Permanente systems preferred.
- Ability to speak read and write the English language fluently, including legible handwriting, required.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills required
- Ability to carry out all functional and environmental requirements as outlined in the job description.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
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