Senior Audiologist

The Senior Audiologist provides comprehensive and specialized audiologic care within the Department of Otolaryngology. The position provides advanced diagnostic and rehabilitative services, including audiologic and vestibular assessment, hearing aid evaluation and dispensing, and bone conduction hearing device services for patients with diverse and complex hearing and balance needs.

As an experienced member of the clinical care team, the Senior Audiologist applies advanced clinical knowledge and judgment to evaluate patient needs, develop individualized recommendations, and provide high-quality, patient-centered care. The position also participates in the state-mandated newborn hearing program and collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to support coordinated audiologic care across the patient population.

Apply By Date: November 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload a license and/or certification if required for the position.

• Licensed Audiologist (AU)
• California State Dispensing Audiologist License (DAU) or must be eligible for CA state licensure
• Au.D, or a Master's or a Ph.D. in Audiology
• Continuing professional education necessary to maintain a high level of expertise in the areas of audiology and hearing aid dispensing
• Professional knowledge and clinical experience necessary to evaluate hearing in a diverse patient population, with emphasis on the pediatric population
• Professional education and clinical experience necessary to interpret audiologic evaluations, assess individual patients' needs for services including amplification, and select appropriate amplification
• Ability to operate audiologic equipment including, but not limited to, two channel audiometers, middle ear analyzers, otoacoustic emissions equipment, hearing aid analyzers, ABR/ASSR equipment, and newborn hearing screening devices
• Professional knowledge and clinical experience necessary to dispense hearing aids and provide ancillary hearing aid-related services
• Familiarity with current hearing aids and assistive listening devices, including programmable/digital hearing aids and associated fitting software
• Ability to assess aided hearing performance using real ear measurements, electroacoustic analysis, and functional gain measurements, as well as the knowledge to interpret results
• Ability to make earmold impressions and determine appropriate earmold and custom shell designs
• Knowledge and skill necessary to perform in office repairs and modifications on earmolds and hearing aids
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their families
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians and other health care providers
• Commitment to continuing professional education to maintain a high level of expertise in audiology and hearing aid dispensing
• Organizational skills necessary to maintain accurate records related to patient care

Preferred Qualifications

• Paneling by California Children's Services (CCS)
• Professional education and clinical experience necessary to interpret the results of audiologic evaluations, assess individual patients' needs for services including amplification and choose appropriate amplification
• Two years of professional audiology experience

Key Responsibilities

• 40% - Hearing Aid Dispensing Services
• 30% - Audiologic Evaluations
• 10% - Bone Conduction Hearing Systems
• 5% - Audiologic Consultation and Education
• 5% - Audiologic Counseling
• 5% - Participate In Newborn Hearing Screening Program
• 5% - Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Evaluations

Department Overview

The Audiology team within the Department of Otolaryngology provides comprehensive diagnostic, rehabilitative, and hearing healthcare services for patients with a wide range of hearing and balance needs. Services include diagnostic audiologic and vestibular evaluations, hearing aid evaluation and dispensing, assistive listening devices, OSHA hearing screenings, cochlear implants, and bone-anchored hearing devices.

Working collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals, the Audiology team is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and helping patients achieve optimal hearing, communication, and quality-of-life outcomes.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $ 4,486.40 - $ 5,919.20
• Salary Frequency: Bi-weekly
• Salary Grade: 103
• UC Job Title: AUDIOLOGIST SR EX
• UC Job Code: 007866
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100% Full-time
• Shift (Work Schedule): Monday-Friday (08 hours), (Variable start times)
• Location: Glassrock Building, Sacramento, CA
• Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.

• High-quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Twisting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
• Continuing professional education necessary to maintain a high level of expertise in the areas of audiology and hearing aid dispensing.
• Interest in vestibular evaluations.
• Must be able to work overtime and variable hours when necessary.
• Must be flexible to cover other areas of clinic.
• Works with co-workers, patients and physicians in a professional manner.
• Respects privacy and confidentiality of others.
• Must be able to work under stressful conditions.
• Expected to understand and comply with the UC Davis Health System and Department Policy and Procedure Manual.
• This position is currently not eligible for flex time hours.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position.

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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