Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Position conducts/interprets standard/advanced audiometric tests, selects/fits/explains hearing aids, and develops research material.

Job Description

• Independently plans, directs and administers audiologic evaluation and intervention to patients throughout the medical center and satellite offices.
• Ensures patient charges and documentation are accurate and completed timely.
• Organizes work, prioritizing caseload and covers colleagues during unplanned absence.
• Collaborates with other disciplines as appropriate to coordinate continuity of care.
• Participates in the University’s audiology clinical educational program through mentorship and supervision of students.
• Participates in infection control, equipment training, equipment maintenance, compliance, safety and program development.
• Actively works with team to ensure programmatic objectives are current, relevant and achieved.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Alternative work schedules.
• Patient care setting.
• Direct patient care setting

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing).
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less).
• Occasional lifting (25 – 50 lbs).

Equipment

• Office equipment.
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree - Audiology

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

ABA Certified Audiologist - American Board of Audiology, Audiologist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), Licensed Audiologist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Audiometry, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Fast-Paced Environments, Hearing Aid Devices, Hearing Aid Fittings, HIPAA Compliance, Interpersonal Communication, Oral Communications, Patient Education, Patient Management, Rehabilitation, Time Management, Written Communication

Grade

C14

Salary Range

$77,700.00 - $120,400.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.