Audiologist-Staff

Approximate salary range: $6,963.61 - $8,464.31 per month. Full-time position.

About the role

This position is for the San Joaquin General Hospital. The examination is being given to fill 1 vacancy and to establish an eligible list for future vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, diagnose, manage, and interpret test results related to disorders of human hearing, balance, and other neural systems.
• Formulate and implement goal-directed treatment plans in accordance with audiology standards of care and practice.
• Develop and evaluate patient teaching plans based on identified learning needs; counsel patients and families regarding hearing loss and treatment options.
• Document all audiology treatments, assessments, and evaluations for inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures, including hospital fire, safety, and infection control protocols.
• Demonstrate applied knowledge for age-specific patient care.
• Prepare reports related to audiology activities, including performance improvement initiatives.
• Provide performance information regarding personnel assigned to the Audiology Clinic.
• Coordinate treatment programs with physicians, nurses, and professional/para-professional staff; may develop new audiological programs or coordinate research programs.
• Conduct and/or attend in-service training programs for staff.
• May dispense hearing aids.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university program with a master’s degree in audiology.
• Valid license as an Audiologist issued by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers’ Board.
• Possession of a current and valid California hearing aid dispensing license, if required by the nature of the assignment.

Knowledge

• Current principles, methods, techniques, equipment, and materials used in audiology.
• Possible reactions of and hazards to patients during treatment, including precautionary and remedial measures.
• Anatomy and physiology related to treatment, as well as psychological and physiological problems of persons with disabling conditions.

Abilities

• Prioritize, organize, and coordinate care.
• Interpret and adapt physicians' orders and/or written reports.
• Communicate effectively and work independently.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, families, staff, and others.
• Maintain excellent customer relations.
• Teach therapeutic techniques and modalities; may supervise less experienced audiologists.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Mobility: Constant keyboard operation; frequent sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, and squatting; occasional running and climbing stairs; occasional lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring supplies and equipment.
• Lifting: Lifts up to 30 pounds occasionally; occasional restraint, lifting, or turning of heavy objects or people.
• Visual: Constant use of overall vision, color perception, depth perception, hand/eye coordination, reading, close-up work, and peripheral vision.
• Dexterity: Constant holding, reaching, grasping, and writing; occasional repetitive motion.
• Hearing/Talking: Constant hearing and talking in person; occasional hearing on telephone/radio and talking on the telephone.
• Emotional/Psychological: Occasional exposure to emergency situations, trauma, grief, death, and hazardous materials; occasional travel; constant public contact, decision-making, and concentration.
• Environmental: Occasional exposure to noise, dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation, cold, and heat; occasional exposure to conflict.
• Other: Must be capable of working with physically challenged children and adults.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Choice of three health plans (Kaiser, Select, Premier); dependent coverage available at employee expense.
• Dental Insurance: Choice of two dental plans (Delta Dental, United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan); no cost for employee-only coverage; dependent coverage at employee expense.
• Vision Insurance: Coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP); no cost for employee-only coverage; dependent coverage at employee expense.
• Life Insurance: Coverage based on years of service:
  • 1 but less than 3 years: $1,000
  • 3 but less than 5 years: $3,000
  • 5 but less than 10 years: $5,000
  • 10+ years: $10,000
  Additional term life insurance may be purchased at the group rate.
• 125 Flexible Benefits Plan: Voluntary program allowing pre-tax dollars for health-related expenses (Health Flexible Spending Account: $2,550 annual limit with $500 carryover) and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan: $5,000 annual limit).
• Retirement Plan: Covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937; visit SJCERA for details.
• Deferred Compensation: Annual contribution limit of $22,500 (or 100% of includible compensation, whichever is less); $30,000 for individuals age 50 or older. Roth IRA (after-tax) also available.
• Vacation: 10 days per year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; 23 days after 20 years.
• Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year (effective July 1, 2017).
• Sick Leave: 12 working days annually with unlimited accumulation; eligible for 8 hours of administrative leave if leave balance is at least half of cumulative accrual and employee is on payroll for the entire calendar year.
• Bereavement Leave: 3 days of paid leave for the death of a qualifying family member; 2 additional days for the death of a spouse, domestic partner, parent, or child.
• Merit Salary Increase: Eligible for a step increase after 52 weeks (2,080 hours) at each step of the salary range.
• Educational Reimbursement Program: Up to $850 per fiscal year for career-related coursework; up to $1,600 per fiscal year for approved four-year college/university academic programs.
• Parking Supplemental: County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking in the Downtown Core Area.
• School Activities: Up to 40 hours per year (maximum 8 hours per month) to participate in children’s school activities.