Audiologist

Audiology Clinic

Full Time

86025BR

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Audiology, the Audiologist is responsible for providing a full array of clinical audiology services, and for representing the audiology division in a professional and competent fashion.

This applies to both adult and pediatric Audiologist functions in the clinical settings at all UCSF Health sites (Mt. Zion, Mission Bay, Parnassus, joint UCSF health partnerships, Satellite Clinics, or with UCSF Faculty at other off-site clinic sites, et al).

Clinical Care - 85%

• Performs specialized audiological procedures (including threshold evaluation, speech audiometry, central auditory testing, immittance testing, otoacoustic emissions, videonystagmography, rotational chair assessment, and evoked potential audiometry) to evaluate and define hearing problems in adult and pediatric patients.
• Counsels patients and/or patient's family regarding audiometric findings and subsequent recommendations. Assists the patient and family in understanding the cost of audiological services and provides information regarding financial assistance when appropriate.
• Provides comprehensive hearing aid services including evaluation, fitting, counseling, dispensing, electroacoustic and real ear analysis, orientation, and performs earmold impression modification, and minor repair of hearing aids.
• Refers patients and family members to appropriate professional specialists, agencies or resources, mutually exchanging information when warranted.
• Provides written reports as appropriate and maintains careful documentation of records of services provided to individuals.
• Meets established clinic productivity standards.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance program in Audiology.
• Provides the clinic manager, hearing aid coordinator, and Director of Audiology with pertinent information regarding hearing aid dispensing related matters.
• Functions in a professional and cooperative manner with clerical and other professional co-workers.
• Demonstrates courtesy, common sense and follow-through in all telephone communications, maintaining the telephone standards as established by the Medical Center staff.
• Ensures a professional and helpful working environment by upholding the House Standards adopted by the Medical Center staff.
• Complies with all Medical Center policies and procedures for infection control, safety, administrative and clinical practice. Complies with activities mandated by JCAHO/Title 22.

• Participates in the teaching of audiologists, residents, interns, students and is responsible for broadening own knowledge of audiologic tests and procedures, and technological developments of hearing aids and assistive listening devices.
• Attends staff meetings and participates in program development, research projects and the improvement of services, as instructed by the Director.
• Attends national, state and/or local professional meetings; maintains knowledge of current professional literature and clinical techniques.
• Keeps the Director informed of internal and external matters deemed pertinent to the development and maintenance of the audiology program.
• Maintains appropriate licensure and continuing education requirements.

Required Qualifications

• AuD or PhD in Audiology. For UCSF incumbents only, an equivalent combination of education (i.e., Master’s degree) and experience prior to implementation of AuD.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Dispensing Audiologist License
  

License/Certification

• Current California Audiologist license or a Provisional Audiologist license and full licensure within three (3) months of hire.
  

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

007867 AUDIOLOGIST EX

Job Category

Advanced Practice Providers, Allied Health

Bargaining Unit

University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Redwood City, CA

Campus

Redwood Shores

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday