Job Details

Research Audiologist

Position Number: 6917169
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Medicine - Other Medicine

Research Audiologist

Job Summary

An audiologist with a AuD and/or PhD degree is sought to participate in an NIH-funded study, designed to improve performance prediction in adult cochlear implant recipients.

Responsibilities
The successful individual will carry out screening of cochlear implant patients, provide informed consent and testing in the operating room and clinic setting using electrocochleography, cognitive testing, and speech perception measures. Excellent organizational and communication skills are needed.

Determines appropriate audiometric tests and assesses hearing status.
Counsels patients or families regarding audiometric test results, hearing loss, intervention, and rehabilitation.
Recommends and coordinates referrals.
Documents hearing assessment results.
Maintains and calibrates department equipment used for evaluation.
May evaluate patient need for a hearing device. Determines type of device.
May fit, program and maintain hearing equipment.
Performs sound level measurements of areas within the hospital and clinics when necessary.
Leads in-services or instruction for medical staff.
Records and submits billing information for services and sales.
May develop reports and maintain department program information.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
Knowledge of evaluating and treating hearing disorders by determining the appropriate testing and providing intervention techniques, hearing aids, aural habilitation or rehabilitation.
Ability to provide care as defined by licensure and refers to another health care professional when beyond the scope of training.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

Minimum Qualifications
Required
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Current licensure in Audiology from the State of Utah.

Preferred
Additional experience and training or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) may be required in specialty areas.

Preferences

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN44234B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: weekdays
Department: 00261 - Otolaryngology
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 103,828 - 119,863
Close Date: 5/10/2026
Open Until Filled:

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