Vestibular Audiologist Specialist 2
About The Position
The University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Vestibular Audiologist Specialist 2 within the Vestibular Diagnostics Laboratory / Dizziness and Balance Center. UW Medicine’s Dizziness and Balance Center is a regional center of excellence providing comprehensive evaluation of patients with complex vestibular, neurotologic, and neurologic disorders. This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-volume, multidisciplinary environment—approximately 500–600 full vestibular workups annually—with exposure to the full spectrum of vestibular pathology and advanced diagnostic testing. The Vestibular Diagnostics Laboratory is directed by Dr. James O. Phillips and is closely integrated with Neurotology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Rehabilitation Medicine, and Primary Care. The laboratory supports preoperative diagnostic workup for otologic, neurotologic, and skull base surgery—including superior semicircular canal dehiscence repair, surgical management of Ménière’s disease, cochlear implantation, and acoustic neuroma resection. The audiologist in this role will collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and rehabilitation specialists, with opportunities to engage in active clinical and research programs within the Department of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery and the University of Washington.
Requirements
- Licensed by the State of Washington as a Speech Language Pathologist or Audiologist.
- A Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Two years of experience as a speech pathologist, audiologist, or equivalent.
- Equivalent education/experience.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 2 years post-licensure experience
- Independently performs full test battery
- Manages routine to moderately complex cases
Responsibilities
- Independently perform and interpret vestibular diagnostic testing across a broad range of conditions, with complexity appropriate to experience level (Spec 1–3)
- Administer comprehensive vestibular test battery including VNG, vHIT, cVEMP/oVEMP, rotational chair, and computerized dynamic posturography
- Perform detailed patient history intake and ensure appropriate test selection and protocol execution
- Provide preliminary interpretation and communicate findings to referring providers
- Collaborate closely with Neurotology and Neurology teams in coordinated patient care
- Ensure high-quality, reproducible testing consistent with lab protocols and best practices
- Participate in quality assurance and protocol development
- Educate patients regarding testing procedures and results
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation and charge capture
- Participate in training of students, residents, and new staff as appropriate
- Engage in departmental education and clinical research initiatives
Benefits
- For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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