UNIV - Open Rank - Pediatric Audiologist - Department of Otolaryngology

Job Description Summary

This is a full-time 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.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000991 COM OTO Audiology & Cochlear Implant CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

MUSC Audiology Services include:

Behavioral Audiometric Assessments

Acoustic Immittance

Site of lesion ABR

TEOAE/DPOAE

Vestibular assessment, including VNG, Rotary Chair, Posturography, VEMP and vHIT

Intraoperative monitoring of auditory evoked potentials

Evaluation and dispensing of amplification

Cochlear Implant candidacy evaluations

Diagnostic 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 institution

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence

SC Audiology Licensure

1+ year of experience

Questions should be directed to:

Kimberly Astrid Orr, Au.D., CCC-A

Director of Audiology

Medical University of South Carolina

135 Rutledge Ave. #216 MSC 550 Charleston, SC 29425

Phone: 843-792-9671

Fax: 843-792-0553

Email: 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. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) 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 hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Must be able to maintain bi-lateral hand movement skills. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually.

Additional New Requirements: Ability to maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

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

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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