Introduction
TYPICAL DUTIES
Identifies assesses diagnoses manages and interprets test results related to disorders of human hearing balance and other neural systems.
Formulates and implements goal directed treatment plan. Treats patients in accordance with audiology standards of care and practice.
Formulates patient teaching plans based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning. Counsels patients and their families regarding hearing loss and treatment options. Develops teaching plans to include family if appropriate.
Documents appropriately on the medical record all audiology treatments assessments and evaluations performed for the inpatient and outpatient population.
Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding departmental operations and hospital fire safety and infection control.
Demonstrates applied knowledge when evaluating care for selected patient populations including care appropriate to the age of patients served.
Assists with the development of policies and procedures related to the Audiology Department. Develops policies and procedures for review and approval and implements upon approval.
Prepares reports related to audiology activities including performance improvement activities.
Oversees state mandated Outpatient Newborn Hearing Screening Program and provides consultation to the coordinator for the Inpatient Newborn Hearing Screening program.
Provides performance information regarding the personnel assigned to Audiology Clinic.
Coordinates programs with physicians nurses professional and para-professional staff; May develop new audiological programs; may coordinate research programs.
Conducts and/or attends in-service training programs for staff.
Dispenses hearing aids.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university program with a masters degree in audiology.
Experience: Two years of progressively responsible experience as a licensed audiologist.
Licenses/Certificates: 1) Must possess and maintain valid license as an Audiologist issued by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board; and 2) paneled as a California Children Services provider OR at time of application must provide verification that an application for paneling as a California Children Services provider has been submitted and is pending. Failure to obtain paneling within the probationary period may result in release from probation.
Special Requirement: If required by the nature of the assignment possession of a current and valid California hearing aid dispensing license.
KNOWLEDGE
Current principles methods techniques equipment and materials used in audiology; possible reactions of and hazards to patients during treatment and of precautionary and remedial measures; anatomy and physiology related to treatment psychological and physiological problems of persons with disabling conditions.
ABILITY
Prioritize organize and coordinate care; interpret and adapt physicians orders and/or written reports communicate effectively; work independently; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients families staff and others; maintain excellent customer relations; teach therapeutic techniques and modalities supervise the work of others.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility: Constant keyboard operation; sits stands walks pushes and pulls bends and squats frequently; runs and climbs stairs occasionally; lifts positions pushes and/or transfers supplies and equipment. Lifting: Lifts up to 30 pounds occasionally; restrains lifts/turns heavy objects or people occasionally. Visual: Constant use of overall vision color perception depth perception hand/eye coordination; reading and close-up work and peripheral vision. Dexterity: Constant holding reaching grasping and writing. Repetitive motion is required occasionally. Hearing/Talking: Hears and talks in person constantly. Occasionally hears on telephone/radio faint sounds and occasionally talks on the telephone. Emotional/Psychological: Occasional exposure to emergency situations trauma grief death and hazard materials; occasional travel; constant public contact decision making and concentration. Environmental: Occasional exposure to noise dirt dust smoke fumes poor ventilation cold and heat. Other: Occasional exposure to conflict; must be capable of working with physically challenged children and adults.
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and upon request will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age ancestry color creed marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation or belief pregnancy race religion sex or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division ().
Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and upon request will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
BENEFITS
Part-Time Employee Benefits: Part-time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases.
Selection Procedures
Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.
Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at prior to the examination date.
Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.
Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.
Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship (parent child grandparent grandchild or sibling) either by blood or marriage may not be appointed promoted transferred into or within the department when:
Department Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.
Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.
HOW TO APPLY