Clinical Audiologist

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center • San Jose, CA

384d • $119,286 - $144,325

About The Position

The Clinical Audiologist position at the County of Santa Clara involves performing clinical audiometric studies to assess hearing loss and determine appropriate rehabilitation needs. This role requires collaboration with medical staff and entails conducting routine and special diagnostic audiological tests, evaluating patients for hearing aids, and making referrals for rehabilitation services.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Clinical Audiology.
• Eligibility for possession of a valid Certificate of Clinical Competency in Audiology issued by the American Speech and Hearing Association.
• Knowledge of procedures and methodology of auditory rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of audiological testing techniques, methods, and apparatus.
• Ability to determine auditory rehabilitation needs.
• Ability to deal tactfully and sympathetically with patients.

Responsibilities

• Confers with medical staff regarding the need for diagnostic audiological evaluation.
• Performs routine audiological hearing tests as well as special diagnostic tests.
• Evaluates the needs and types of hearing rehabilitation and makes appropriate referrals for such needs.
• Evaluates the need for hearing aids and orders the appropriate type.
• Makes subsequent checks to determine if the hearing aid meets the needs of the patient.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree