Audiologist - Flexi - Otolaryngology Clinic - Birmingham, United States - UAB Health System

Description

Position Description:


Work Schedule:
Irregular; Up to 20/hrs weekly

Work Location:
ENT / Otolaryngology Clinic, The Kirklin Clinic

The Audiology Division of UAB's Department of Otolaryngology is seeking skilled Audiologists to join our growing, dynamic team. The audiology program boasts a long history of providing excellent care to patients with otologic and audiologic concerns. Audiologists practice as part of a collaborative interprofessional team along side Neurotologists, Head and Neck surgeons, and Otolaryngologists.

Qualified candidates should have experience with a variety of diagnostic testing including: comprehensive audiograms, tympanometry, otoacoustic emissions, acoustic reflexes, videonystagmography, electrocochleography, auditory brainstem response testing, and vestibular evoked myogenic potentials.

In addition to diagnostic testing, the selected candidate will be part of a comprehensive amplification and implantable hearing devices team.

There will be opportunities for mentoring and program development.
This position offers both a competitive salary and an opportunity for growth in a collegial work environment.

About UAB Medicine

Located in Birmingham, UAB Medicine is one of the top academic medical centers in the United States and Alabama's largest single-site employer.

In addition to providing health care services for more than 1.6 million patients annually, we are committed to educating medical professionals and advancing medical science through research.

UAB Medicine is anchored by UAB Hospital, which has been named one of U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, ranked as America's No.

1 Best Large Employer in 2021 by Forbes magazine, and among the 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review, and we received a Top Ten Consumer Choice Award from National Research Corp.

UAB Medicine was recognized as a Magnet-designated organization for the fifth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program and is only the 21st hospital worldwide to receive this designation five consecutive times.

UAB Medicine also was designated a Health Care Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for demonstrating leadership in LGBTQ health care and employment.

We offer a competitive benefits package, 100% tuition assistance at UAB, and an exciting atmosphere for starting or growing your career.

For more information regarding this position please contact Carolyn C. Matthews, Recruiter, UAB Medicine by email at

Position Requirements:


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master's degree in Audiology and CCC required for those licensed prior to 2007. Doctor of Audiology (AUD) required for post 2007 graduates. Work experience may not substitute for education requirements.

Preferred:
ENG, ECOG and ABR experience


LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Current Alabama license in audiology from the state of Alabama required. If licensed within another state, licensure must be updated within 30 (thirty) days of employment.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment


TRAITS & SKILLS:
Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills


Must be able to:
(1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one's own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strives to satisfy the customer's perceived needs

UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.