Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Located in the city of Norwalk, Los Angeles County.

This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff date for review of applications: 1st and 15th of each month.

***HOURS AND SALARIES MAY VARY FOR PART-TIME APPOINTMENTS***

Under the direction of the Chief of Primary Care Services or designee, administer diagnostic test to identify patients with hearing impairments and to determine the nature and extent of hearing disorders. Administer specialized measuring devices and tests for identification of hearing impairment of the hospital population, interpret and evaluate results. Practices of audiology; diagnostics and measurement techniques applicable to the evaluation of hearing disorders; physical, physiological, and psychological basis of hearing impairment. Provide individual and group habilitative and rehabilitative services. Prepare reports and summaries on diagnosis, prognosis, progress, and recommendations for assigned cases.

Confer with other disciplines, principles and family regarding patients progress and treatment, update manual; maintain appropriate records and quality assurance for patients receiving audiology services. The Audiologist will train unit staff in therapeutic procedures and methods of motivation. Coordinate therapy with other treatment personnel. Participate in research and provision of new diagnostic treatment techniques. Administer various types of diagnostic tests measuring hearing disorders, interpret and evaluate test results. Adapt remedial aural rehabilitation techniques to the needs of the DSH-MSH mentally disabled patients, supervise and instruct others in audiological evaluation and treatment techniques to meet the needs of the mentally disabled.

Minimum Requirements:

Possession of a valid license to practice audiology in California as determined by the Speech Pathology and Audiology Examining Committee of the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance. (Includes possession of a Master's Degree in Audiology or deemed equivalent as defined by the Speech Pathology and Audiology Examining Committee.)

(Applicants who are in the process of securing approval of their qualifications by the Speech Pathology and Audiology Examining Committee will be admitted to the examination but they must meet all the legal requirements in order to be eligible for appointment.)

EXAM: A new examination is currently under development and expected to be released in the near future. Candidates without a valid eligibility status will need to pass the new examination to obtain eligibility status once it has been released. Appointments may be made via Temporary Authorization (TAU) status.

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Working Conditions

FACE COVERINGS

While working on-site, employees must follow current face covering guidance as issued by CDPH.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS m ail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from [email protected] . It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk /spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligible list. 

All Examination and/or Employment Application forms must include: “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year); time base; and civil service class titles. Examination and/or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and/or Employment Application (STD. 678) form.

Note : If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered .

EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their applications to MSH-Human Resources Department, Selection Services Unit. Confirmation/receipt of USPS mailed submittals can only be provided for by Certified Mail.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

In addition, you can look forward to:

• Free parking
• Convenient to public transportation
• Located near multiple eateries and major freeway access

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Temporary work,

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