Audiologist (Cochlear Implant Research)

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary research staff. Independently provides research audiological services in hearing research using human subjects. Manages multiple aspects of research endeavors in the assigned research laboratory. Performs a wide range of routine and advanced audiological tests, as necessary, to determine hearing status. Participates in special projects, and/or research studies using human research testing protocols. Supervises the work of other audiologists or students as assigned by the Laboratory Coordinator. Recruits subjects for participation in approved research projects.

Requirements

• Master's or AUD degree in audiology from an ETB accredited university required.
• Minimum of one year of practical experience in the area of audiology required.
• Knowledge and understanding of hearing disorders and of normal hearing function for subjects of all ages required.
• Have or be eligible for appropriate state licensing required.
• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification within 30 days of transfer or hire required.
• Ability to apply knowledge of hearing disorders to determine hearing status via a variety of audiological, psychoacoustic, and/or physiological tests.
• Knowledgeable of local, regional, and national regulations related to the use of humans as research subjects, including, but limited to subject/patient confidentiality procedures in accordance with HIPAA.
• Ability to follow human subjects procedures and obtain informed consent from subjects.
• Ability to follow a research protocol under the direction of the principal investigator of the research project.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate research and clinical equipment, software, and other specialized devices necessary for the conduct of research.
• Should have effective oral and written communication skills and be able to participate as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• In cooperation with the IRB and with the Coordinator of the HRSC, perform regular quality assurance assessments of the consent process.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of routine and advanced audiological tests, as necessary, to determine hearing status.
• Participates in special projects, and/or research studies using human research testing protocols.
• Supervises the work of other audiologists or students as assigned by the Laboratory Coordinator.
• Recruits subjects for participation in approved research projects.
• Assists with data analysis, the development of tables and figures, and manuscript preparation as assigned.

Benefits

• Reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
• Low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs through pharmacy benefits.
• No cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• Generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Tuition assistance.
• Parenting resources from experts.
• Professional development opportunities within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level