Full Job Description
FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Position Summary
The Audiologist is responsible for administering screening and diagnostic hearing and speech examinations in a clinic setting. This is a professional level position that provides services in a clinic setting to a diverse linguistic, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic group. The Audiologist serves a large population of patients. Work situations require clinical skills, data analysis, problem solving, and decision making. Internal contacts may include patient care staff. External contacts include physicians, patients and families.Responsibilities
• Performs audiometric evaluations including pure tone air and bone audiometry in order to evaluate hearing, make ear impressions, fit hearing protections or prosthetic devises, and monitor the continuous use of hearing aides
• Provides hearing care by selecting, evaluating, fitting, facilitating adjustment to, and dispensing prosthetic devices for hearing loss
• Performs speech testing and conducts OSHA screenings
• Provides education and counseling to patient and/or caregivers on the various screenings
• Performs specialty diagnostic site-of-lesion testing, ie, ABSs and ENGs
• Identifies, assesses, diagnoses, manages, and interprets test results to disorders of human hearing
• Prepares written reports of findings and correspondence to referral sources and other professionals involved in the hearing health of the patient
Requirements
• Active Washington state license
• Active bond or security in lieu of bond in the amount of $10,000
• Successful completion of a master's or doctorate degree program that includes clinic practicum experience
• Masters degrees require Certificate of Clinic Competency in Audiology
• AuD at a board approved institution are considered to have met professional work experience requirement.
About Yakima Memorial Hospital
MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital has served the Yakima Valley since 1950. This 226-bed, not-for-profit hospital features a multispecialty team across 20+ primary and specialty care locations, providing cardiac care, cancer care, pediatric trauma care, hospice and advanced care for children with special health needs. Clinicians here care for a diverse patient population and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, supportive environment where teams are valued and patients are grateful.
About the Yakima Community
Yakima enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year and a valley setting surrounded by desert hills and mountains. The area offers endless outdoor activities, from hiking, mountain biking and fishing to skiing, rafting and camping. Residents also enjoy rivers, lakes and scenic trails just minutes from home, along with a lower cost of living and a welcoming community - perfect for those who love an active outdoor lifestyle.
Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $111,000.00 - $125,400.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.
Associated benefit information can be viewed here.
