Audiology Extern (#TH6489)
$29.03-$29.03 Hourly / $5,031.87-$5,031.87 Monthly / $60,382.40-$60,382.40 Yearly

Under immediate supervision, learns to provide comprehensive audiological services to patients with hearing, balance and related problems; assists with interpreting test results and may coordinate results with medical, educational and psychological data to determine treatment; and may dispense hearing aids.

This is a temporary/entry level class in the Audiologist series. Incumbents in this classification are graduates who are in their final year of an approved doctoral degree programs in audiology and are generally working to obtain clinical experience needed for the licensing examinations. Incumbents perform a variety of audiology services including assessment, treatment planning, communication, and documentation. Incumbents work under direct and immediate supervision of a licensed Audiologist.

• Performs assessments and interprets test results related to disorders of human hearing, balance and other neural systems.
• Plans and implements treatment for patients; establishes appropriate treatment goals; uses equipment properly.
• Coordinates treatment programs with physicians, nurses, professional and para-professional staff.
• Records information on patient charts, maintains accurate records, and prepares written reports.
• Attends staff meetings and patient conferences; participates in in-service and staff development class.

Education: Current enrollment in an accredited college or university audiology program as described by the State of California, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers’ Board.

Current principles, methods, techniques, equipment and materials used in audiology; possible reactions of and hazards to patients during treatment, and of precautionary and remedial measures; anatomy and physiology related to treatment; psychological and physiological problems of persons with disabling conditions.

Prioritize, organize and coordinate care; interpret and adapt physicians orders and/or written reports; communicate effectively; work independently; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, families, staff and others; maintain excellent customer relations.

Mobility–Constant keyboard operation; sits, stands, walks, pushes and pulls, bends and squats frequently; runs and climbs stairs occasionally; lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers supplies and equipment. Lifting–Lifts up to 30 pounds occasionally; restrains, lifts/turns heavy objects or people occasionally. Visual– Constant use of overall vision, color perception, depth perception, hand/eye coordination; reading and close-up work and peripheral vision. Dexterity–Constant holding, reaching, grasping, and writing. Repetitive motion is required occasionally. Hearing/Talking–Hears and talks in person constantly. Occasionally hears on telephone/radio, faint sounds, and occasionally talks on the telephone. Emotional/Psychological–Occasional exposure to emergency situations, trauma, grief, death, and hazard materials; occasional travel; constant public contact, decision making and concentration. Environmental –Occasional exposure to noise, dirt, dust smoke, fumes, poor ventilation, cold and heat. Other–Occasional exposure to conflict; must be capable of working with physically challenged children and adults.