Description

Job Summary:

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 Responsibilities:

• 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 appropriate ear cleaning 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.
• Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year in diagnostic evaluation of hearing, prevention, habilitation and rehabilitation services for auditory problems.

Education

• Masters degree or Clinical Doctorate in Audiology (AuD) prior to employment start date.

License, Certification, Registration

• Audiologist License (California) OR Temporary Audiologist License (California) required at hire

• National Provider Identifier required at hire
  

Additional Requirements:

• If dispensing hearing aids, a Dispensing Audiologist license is required.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of post-licensure experience in the field of audiology.

Primary Location: California,Santa Rosa,Santa Rosa Mendocino - 33
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 16
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Wed
Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Short Hour
Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-NCAL-09|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Santa Rosa Hospital - Head and Neck-Hearing Aid Ctr - 0206
Pay Range: $57.88 - $74.88 / hour Kaiser Permanente is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills and geographic location along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure that pay equity is achieved and maintained across Kaiser Permanente. Travel: No On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
Requisition #: 1386021

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