Cochlear Implant Specialist [AUDIOLOGIST SR EX]
University of California
- Sacramento, CA
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Cochlear implant services
- Audiologic evaluations
- Audiologic consultation and education
- Mentor Audiologists in Cochlear implantation practice
- California State Dispensing Audiologist License OR be eligible for licensure. Must obtain a Dispensing Audiologist license within 3 months of hire. Failure to obtain a Dispensing Audiologist license in that timeframe may result in termination
- Demonstrated recent minimum of 5 years of cochlear implant experience within a Cochlear implant program providing candidacy evaluations, mapping, and troubleshooting
- Familiarity with current hearing aids and assistive listening devices (including programmable/digital hearing aids and the software necessary to fit them)
- Ability to assess aided hearing performance utilizing real ear measurements, electro-acoustic analysis, functional gain measurements, and the knowledge to interpret the results obtained from these measurements
- Ability to make earmold impressions and the knowledge to choose appropriate earmold and custom shell designs
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their families
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, physicians, and other healthcare providers
- Organization skills necessary to maintain related to patient care accurate records
- Must work with co-workers, patients, and physicians professionally
- Must respect the privacy and confidentiality of others
- Current paneling by California Children's Services (CCS)
- Continuing professional education to maintain a high level of expertise in the areas of Audiology and Hearing aid dispensing
- Professional knowledge and clinical experience to evaluate hearing in a diverse patient population
- Competency to interpret the results of Audiological evaluations and assess individual patient's needs for services including cochlear implants, appropriate amplification, and other listening devices
- Professional knowledge and clinical experience to evaluate hearing in a diverse patient population
- Ability to operate Audiologic equipment including but not limited to Channel Audiometers, Middle-ear Analyzers, Otoacoustic Emissions equipment, and Hearing aid analyzers
- Professional knowledge and clinical experience in evaluating Cochlear implant candidacy, mapping, and troubleshooting
- Knowledge and skill necessary to perform in-office repairs and modifications for Cochlear implants, hearing aids, and earmolds
- EPIC/EMR experience
- Salary or Pay Range: $8,507.23 - 11,225.47
- Salary Frequency: Monthly
- Salary Grade: 103
- Payroll Title: AUDIOLOGIST SR EX
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100% - Full-time
- Shift Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am to 5 pm
- Location: Variable- UC Davis Medical Group, (Sacramento and Natomas)
- Union Representation: Yes - HX - Residual Health Care Prof
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: On-site
- High-quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
- UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
- Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
- Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Paid time off for professional development as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
- On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
- Supplemental insurance is offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, and legal coverage
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
- Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found
- UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance
- Must be able to work overtime and variable hours when necessary
- Must be able to work in satellite clinics when necessary
- Must be flexible to cover other areas of the clinic
- Must be able to work under stressful conditions
- This position is expected to understand and comply with the UCDHS and Department Policy and Procedure manual
- This position is currently not eligible for flex time hours
- This position is a critical position and subject to a background check and drug screen. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of background investigation including criminal history, identity checks, and drug screen.
- As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California