County of Los Angeles
Job Description
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking an Audiologist to provide audiological services to patients in a range of settings, such as acute medical, psychiatric, rehabilitation hospitals, and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include determining the type and degree of audiological deficiency, performing diagnostic evaluations, interpreting and analyzing test results, and preparing reports of diagnostic evaluations. Determines the type and degree of the audiological deficiency by utilizing standard testing instruments, equipment, and procedures. Performs diagnostic evaluations of individuals with auditory and/or vestibular deficiencies. Interprets, analyzes, and evaluates test results to determine the degree, pattern, and nature of hearing loss. Prepares reports of diagnostic evaluations and makes recommendations for appropriate treatment or interventions. Selects and implements rehabilitation and retraining principles and procedures that are compatible with patient needs and capacities. Confers with referring physicians or other medical personnel regarding the evaluation of the patient's communication disorders. Documents and maintains patients' records based on established standards. Evaluates patients to determine needs for amplification and makes recommendations regarding hearing aid fitting and course of aural rehabilitation. Adapts diagnostic tools and educational materials and procedures for culturally/linguistically diverse patient populations. Provides auditory training, speech training (lip reading), and/or manual communication in individual or group rehabilitation treatment sessions as needed. Trains and evaluates Audiology graduate students from various colleges and universities. Minimum Requirements
OPTION I : A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in Audiology, Communication Disorders, or a related discipline such as Speech and Hearing Science (for applicants who graduated on or before December 31, 2007). OPTION II : A Doctoral Degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in Audiology, Communication Disorders, or a related discipline such as Speech and Hearing Science (for applicants who graduated on or after January 1, 2008). Current licensure by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board to practice audiology. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Desirable Qualifications
Additional points will be awarded to applicants for each year of work experience as a licensed Audiologist beyond the Minimum Requirements. Examination Content
This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%. Eligibility Information
Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. Vacancy Information
The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. Available Shift
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Application and Filing Information
Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Equal Employment Opportunity
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment.
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The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking an Audiologist to provide audiological services to patients in a range of settings, such as acute medical, psychiatric, rehabilitation hospitals, and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include determining the type and degree of audiological deficiency, performing diagnostic evaluations, interpreting and analyzing test results, and preparing reports of diagnostic evaluations. Determines the type and degree of the audiological deficiency by utilizing standard testing instruments, equipment, and procedures. Performs diagnostic evaluations of individuals with auditory and/or vestibular deficiencies. Interprets, analyzes, and evaluates test results to determine the degree, pattern, and nature of hearing loss. Prepares reports of diagnostic evaluations and makes recommendations for appropriate treatment or interventions. Selects and implements rehabilitation and retraining principles and procedures that are compatible with patient needs and capacities. Confers with referring physicians or other medical personnel regarding the evaluation of the patient's communication disorders. Documents and maintains patients' records based on established standards. Evaluates patients to determine needs for amplification and makes recommendations regarding hearing aid fitting and course of aural rehabilitation. Adapts diagnostic tools and educational materials and procedures for culturally/linguistically diverse patient populations. Provides auditory training, speech training (lip reading), and/or manual communication in individual or group rehabilitation treatment sessions as needed. Trains and evaluates Audiology graduate students from various colleges and universities. Minimum Requirements
OPTION I : A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in Audiology, Communication Disorders, or a related discipline such as Speech and Hearing Science (for applicants who graduated on or before December 31, 2007). OPTION II : A Doctoral Degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in Audiology, Communication Disorders, or a related discipline such as Speech and Hearing Science (for applicants who graduated on or after January 1, 2008). Current licensure by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board to practice audiology. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Desirable Qualifications
Additional points will be awarded to applicants for each year of work experience as a licensed Audiologist beyond the Minimum Requirements. Examination Content
This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%. Eligibility Information
Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. Vacancy Information
The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. Available Shift
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Application and Filing Information
Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Equal Employment Opportunity
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment.
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