AUDIOLOGIST SR EX

UCSF•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Audiology, the Senior Audiologist provides a full array of clinical audiology services and represents the audiology division professionally. The role assists the Audiology Director with developing and implementing programs, policies, and procedures; supervises and leads at least one clinical service; and serves as a mentor to student externs and other clinical audiologists. The position covers adult and pediatric audiology functions in clinical settings across UCSF Health sites, including Mt. Zion, Mission Bay, Parnassus, joint UCSF Health partnerships, satellite clinics, and other off-site clinic locations with UCSF faculty.

Requirements

AuD or PhD in Audiology. For UCSF incumbents only, an equivalent combination of education (such as a Master’s degree) and experience completed before implementation of the AuD is acceptable.
Five or more years of post-licensure experience in Audiology, or at least three years of post-licensure Audiology experience at UCSF.
Demonstrated leadership and professional skills.
Current California Audiologist License.
Maintain appropriate continuing education requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience mentoring student externs and other clinical audiologists.
Current California Dispensing Audiologist License.

Responsibilities

Perform specialized audiological procedures to evaluate hearing problems in adult and pediatric patients, including threshold evaluation, speech audiometry, central auditory testing, immittance testing, otoacoustic emissions, videonystagmography, rotational chair assessment, and evoked potential audiometry.
Counsel patients and families about audiometric findings and recommendations, explain service costs, and provide financial-assistance information when appropriate.
Provide comprehensive hearing aid services, including evaluation, fitting, counseling, dispensing, electroacoustic and real-ear analysis, orientation, earmold impression modification, and minor repairs.
Refer patients and family members to appropriate professionals, agencies, or resources and exchange information as warranted.
Prepare written reports as appropriate and maintain careful documentation of services provided.
Meet established clinic productivity standards and participate in the Audiology Quality Assurance program.
Provide the clinic manager, hearing aid coordinator, and Director of Audiology with relevant information regarding hearing aid dispensing.
Work professionally and cooperatively with clerical staff and other professional colleagues; follow telephone standards and uphold Medical Center House Standards.
Comply with Medical Center policies and procedures for infection control, safety, administrative and clinical practice, and activities mandated by JCAHO/Title 22.
Teach audiologists, residents, interns, and students; broaden knowledge of audiologic tests, procedures, hearing-aid technology, and assistive listening devices; and research developments in Audiology.
Attend staff and professional meetings; participate in program development, research projects, and service improvement as instructed by the Director.
Keep current with professional literature and clinical techniques, and maintain appropriate licensure and continuing education requirements.
Keep the Director informed of internal and external matters pertinent to development and maintenance of the audiology program.
Supervise and serve as lead professional, including performing lead triage, for at least one clinical service; act as a vendor liaison, provide community outreach, and conduct in-service education as appropriate.
Author or co-author professional or consumer information, or contribute to clinic website or patient education materials.