What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audiologist position at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health?
Job Summary And Responsibilities
As our Audiologist, you will be vital in enhancing patient quality of life by expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing hearing and balance disorders.
Every day, you will perform comprehensive audiologic evaluations, fit and program hearing aids, and provide personalized counseling and rehabilitation. You will develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for holistic patient care.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional diagnostic skills, technical proficiency, strong communication, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach to optimize auditory outcomes.
Required
Job Requirements
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.
Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.
Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.
We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.
Pay Range
$50.00 - $250.00 /hour
As our Audiologist, you will be vital in enhancing patient quality of life by expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing hearing and balance disorders.
Every day, you will perform comprehensive audiologic evaluations, fit and program hearing aids, and provide personalized counseling and rehabilitation. You will develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for holistic patient care.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional diagnostic skills, technical proficiency, strong communication, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach to optimize auditory outcomes.
Required
Job Requirements
- Minimum of a Master's degree
- Licensure for dispensing hearing aids within the State of Washington
- Working knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of auditory and vestibular systems
- An understanding of the pathological states of these systems
- Working knowledge of the medical systems related to these pathological states
- An understanding of the techniques in evaluation and treatment of these states both medical and non-medical
- An understanding of the projected outcome of intervention both long term and short term
- Working knowledge of the chronology and timeline for the normal development of speech, hearing and language skills
- Working knowledge of basic electronics to modify and fit hearing aids
- An understanding of the impact of the disease processes, environmental influences, and medication influences on the human auditory system
- An awareness of the psycho-social impact of a hearing loss on an individual's ability to function
- Working knowledge of communication/education options for helping children with hearing loss reach their potential
- Working knowledge of devices and products available to meet the needs of people with hearing loss
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Skill to properly assess and treat a wide variety of patients with various degrees and types of hearing loss
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.
Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.
Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.
We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.
Pay Range
$50.00 - $250.00 /hour
Salary : $50 - $250