Sr. Audiologist - Per Diem, Day Shift

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.

Job Summary

Conducts tests for description and diagnosis of auditory pathology to neonatal, pediatric and geriatric patients. Conducts programs of rehabilitation for the hearing handicapped, and consults in the diagnostic and rehabilitation services for the speech and language disordered individual. Communicates with physicians, hearing aid dispensers, community resources, patient and family in order to develop and implement and appropriate plan of care. Provides clinical care efficiently and effectively using a high level of technical and organizational skills as well as critical thinking ability. Models/mentors and trains staff on technical skills.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in audiology or speech language pathology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Three years' audiologist experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Audiology licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology: Preferred
• Audiology (AUD) or State Audiology (SAUD): Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required

Essential Functions

• Performs patient care and creates treatment programs in accordance with identified needs. Evaluates patient’s response to interventions. Modifies treatment plan appropriately. Evaluates need for aural rehabilitation. Conducts hearing aid selection. Provides hearing aid user orientation and auditory training, and consults with patient and members of the patient’s family in regards to problem and implications.
• Documents timely in accordance with established policies and procedures for regulatory/payer compliance. Ensures any staff member is able to treat client with minimal explanation. Performs chart audits.
• Provides supervision to hearing technicians, students and volunteers. Participates in orientation and training; Assists others in resolving routine problems. Participates in the performance review of others.
• Performs consultations, evaluations and assessments. Identifies problem areas and abnormal findings. Administers appropriate diagnostics hearing tests including audiological evaluations, impedance testing, site of lesion testing, electronystagmography testing and auditory brain stem evoked response testing and records results appropriately. Serves as technical specialist on daily tasks and cases. Trains and mentors staff.
• Assists in the maintenance of audiology equipment and supplies. Coordinates calibration and servicing of the audiology equipment as needed. Cleans all equipment, or arranges to have it cleaned, according to the recommendations of infection control.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.