UNIV - Open Rank - Pediatric Audiologist - Department of Otolaryngology

Job Description SummaryThis is a fulltime position, requiring a minimum of 40 hours of work per week. Audiologist is responsible for providing outpatient and inpatient diagnostic Audiology services to pediatric patients requiring testing during appointments with ENT physicians and those on a private schedule. Audiologist will also be responsible for infant hearing follow up screenings and both sleep deprived ABRs and sedated ABRs. Additionally, the Audiologist will recommend, evaluate and dispense amplification and osseointegrated devices. The Audiologist will receive continuing education in all audiology areas, as needed. The Audiologist will participate in ongoing clinical research coordinated through the Department of Otolaryngology.

EntityMedical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeFaculty

Cost CenterCC000991 COM OTO Audiology & Cochlear Implant CC

Pay Rate TypeSalary

Pay GradeUniversity-00

Pay Range$0 - $0 - $0

Scheduled Weekly Hours40

Work Shift

Job Description

MUSC Audiology Services include:

Behavioral Audiometric AssessmentsAcoustic ImmittanceSite of lesion ABRTEOAE/DPOAEVestibular assessment, including VNG, Rotary Chair, Posturography, VEMP and vHITIntraoperative monitoring of auditory evoked potentialsEvaluation and dispensing of amplificationCochlear Implant candidacy evaluationsDiagnostic programming of implantable devices, including osseointegrated devices

As this is an academic position, the Audiologist will also be responsible for instruction of Interns and Residents, within the ENT Department, in addition to supervising of 4th year Audiology Doctoral students. Lectures to Residents and other house-staff may be required. Participation in Audiology Seminars is expected.

Qualifications:Doctor of Audiology Degree from accredited institutionASHA Certificate of Clinical CompetenceSC Audiology Licensure1+ year of experience

Questions should be directed to:

Kimberly Astrid Orr, Au.D., CCC-ADirector of AudiologyMedical University of South Carolina135 Rutledge Ave. #216 MSC 550 Charleston, SC 29425Phone: 843-792-9671 Fax: 843-792-0553Email: orrka@musc.edu

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements:

(Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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