Clinical Audiologist

Description Under medical direction, to perform clinical audiometric studies to determine the degree of hearing loss, site of lesion and the needs and types of hearing rehabilitation. Final Filing Date:The recruitment may be extended or closed as early as 10 days after issue date. COVID-19 Risk Level: Higher-Risk Learn more about Santa Clara Health System at: scvmc.org, och.sccgov.org, slrh.sccgov.org. Twitter I scvmctalent Facebook I facebook.com/scvmc LinkedIn | linkedin.com/scvmc Typical Tasks Confers with medical staff regarding need for diagnostic audiological evaluation; Performs routine audiological hearing tests as well as special diagnostic tests; Evaluates the needs and types of hearing rehabilitation and makes appropriate referrals for such needs; Evaluates need for hearing aids; Orders the appropriate type of hearing aid and makes subsequent checks to determine if it meets needs of the patient. Employment Standards Master's degree in Clinical Audiology and eligibility for possession of a valid Certificate of Clinical Competency in Audiology issued by the American Speech and Hearing Association. Knowledge of: Procedures and methodology of auditory rehabilitation; Needs and methods of referral; Audiological testing techniques, methods and apparatus; Operation and care of audiological equipment. Ability to: Determine auditory rehabilitation needs; Deal tactfully and sympathetically with patients.