Audiologist

Payroll Title: AUDIOLOGIST EX Department: Audiology Clinic Hiring Pay Scale: $108,026 - $154,908 / Year Worksite: Hillcrest Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 100% Union: HX Contract Total Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Days, 10-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday DESCRIPTION The Audiologist will be responsible for administering and interpreting diagnostic and neurodiagnostic tests in the field of audiology and vestibular function. Performs diagnostic, habilitative, rehabilitative, and research activities related to hearing and balance disorders. The Audiologist will also provide clinical supervision of Au.D. students. Requires specialized postgraduate training in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with hearing loss and balance disorders. Depending on experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the Audiologist or Sr. Audiologist level. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Master's Degree in Audiology or Doctorate of Audiology (AuD). Audiologist (CCC-A). Minimum of two (2) years of related experience to qualify for hire at the Sr. Audiologist level. Experience performing audiological and balance evaluation and treatment for primarily adult populations. Postgraduate training and experience administering standard audiologic tests; including puretone testing, speech audiometry, immittance (tympanometry, acoustic reflexes, multicomponent/multifrequency tympanometry), otoacoustic emission (OAE), and speech perception testing. Postgraduate training and experience in selection, fitting and verification of hearing aids and assistive listening devices. Basic hearing aid repair. Experience performing auditory evoked potential testing (BAER, EcoG, VEMP) and interpreting results related to hearing loss and vestibular disorders. Experience in describing to physicians the audiological test findings and amount of social disability resulting from a hearing loss. Experience providing aural habilitative/rehabilitative counseling services, including selection of assistive listening devices. Experience providing ototoxic monitoring services for inpatient and outpatient populations. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Five (5+) or more years demonstrated experience performing habilitative and rehabilitative services related to hearing and balance. California Hearing Aid Dispensing License. Experience and skill in performing assessments for auditory processing. Experience giving hearing aid evaluations and fittings including needs assessment, appropriate verification techniques such as real ear measures, and outcome measures. Knowledge of current hearing aid technologies available and their particular use with each individual patient to develop or increase communication skills. Knowledge of cochlear implant technologies, including implant mapping, troubleshooting equipment across devices, and patient counseling. Experience and skill in performing diagnostic services related to balance pathology; videonystagmography (VNG) including saccade, gaze, positional tracking, optokinetic and caloric tests. Extensive knowledge of when and how to perform balance maneuvers such as the Dix-Hallpike and Semont-Epley maneuvers. Facial nerve monitoring and interpretation: Electroneurography (ENoG) testing. Postgraduate training and experience performing and interpreting neurodiagnostic vestibular function testing. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Must be able to work various hours and locations within Hillcrest and La Jolla based on business needs. Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. PAY TRANSPARENCY ACT Annual Full Pay Range: $108,026 - $142,415 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $51.74 - $68.21 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace EEO STATEMENT The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening. If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable. #J-18808-Ljbffr