Position Title: Audiologist

Location: Worcester, MA Hahnemann Campus

Time Type: Full time

Remote Type: On-site (100% Onsite)

Job Category: Allied Health

Job Family: Allied Health Other

Job Type: Regular

Req ID: R26100020-1

Description:

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Exemption Status:
Exempt

Hiring Range:
$75,379.20 - $135,699.20
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:
Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours:
7am-5:30pm

Shift:
1 - Day Shift, 10 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:
40

Cost Center:
10010 - 4062 Audiology

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Performs a variety of duties involving the diagnoses, treatment, and management of individuals with hearing loss or balance problems.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Identifies, assesses, diagnoses, manages, and interprets test results related to disorders of human hearing, balance, and other neural systems for pediatrics through geriatrics.

2. Evaluate auditory function of patients utilizing diagnostic audiologic tests that include, but are not limited to, pure tone and speech testing, immittance testing, and otoacoustic emission testing.

3. Evaluate vestibular system with videonystamography (VNG) procedures.

4. Perform advanced electrophysiologic tests that include, but are not limited to, Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) testing, and Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (VEMP) testing.

5. Interpret results and counsel patients regarding their test results to determine a course of treatment and review options that best meet their hearing care needs.

6. Provide hearing aid services including hearing aid evaluation, hearing aid dispensing, and hearing aid adjustments/follow up with appropriate counseling.

7. Assists patients with Cochlear Implant evaluation, device selection, programming and counseling.

8. Educate patients about hearing health, treatment options, and preventive measures.

9. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including otolaryngologists, to ensure comprehensive patient care.

10. Demonstrate strong organizational skills by managing patient appointments, follow-ups, and documentation efficiently.

11. Mentor and provide direction to Audiology doctoral students.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1. Master's or Doctorate Degree in Audiology from an accredited institution of higher learning.

2. Massachusetts’ Audiologist license.

3. Attainment of the Certificate of Clinical Competence within six months of date of hire.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

1. Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Audiology.

2. Demonstrated skill in analyzing problems and making decisions.

3. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

4. Ability to work cooperatively with all members of the healthcare team.

5. Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred:

1. Minimum of 1 year Audiology experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

About Us:

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or "caregiver" fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It's not just the person who delivers the care. It's all the people who make it work ... and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.