Senior Research Audiologist

Company: University Hospitals
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Description Position Summary/Essential Duties :The Senior Research Audiologist, Audiology Services is responsible for the oversight, leadership and management of clinical research in the Department of Audiology Services, particularly in the area of Cochlear Implants and other implantable technology intended for hearing restoration. The Senior Research Audiologist will work collaboratively with the Director of UH Audiology System Service, Division Chief of Otology/Neurotology in the ENT-I, Adult and Pediatric ENT Faculty, Audiology Supervisor, and clinical audiologists at CMC as it pertains to clinical research initiatives, activities and clinical trials. They will be responsible for identifying, researching, and soliciting potential funding opportunities, assist in writing research proposals, and submission to the UH IRB. Assists in the development, review, approval and dissemination of regulatory policies and procedures as it relates to conducting responsible clinical research. At least 3 years of experience in clinical research in a research setting, university, or hospital environment. Familiarity with clinical research, industry clinical trials, and statistical methodologies required. 50% effort will be devoted to research activities. 50% of the Senior Research Audiologist responsibilities will also be devoted to clinical activities that include but are not limited to the identification, diagnosis, consultation and treatment of patients with hearing or communication impairments. Clinical focus, experience and expertise in the area of cochlear implants and other implantable technologies is required. Additional activities may include presentations at local and national meetings, teaching and serving as preceptor to graduate students, and collaboration with clinical research being conducted in the community or university setting. Position Summary/Essential Duties:Responsible for the provision of a continuum of audiology services that include the prevention, identification, diagnosis, consultation and treatment of patients with hearing or communication impairments. 50% patient care to include evaluation, treatment and documentation. Work closely and collaboratively with senior leaders, research leaders, nursing leaders, clinical staff and physicians at CMC. Provide oversight, direction and compliance in clinical research practices in cochlear implants and other implantable technologies. Develop operating plans and goals for the execution of clinical research to include, but not limited to, budget development, clinical execution, staff participation, and evaluation of clinical outcomes and best practices. Actively engage in the identification and solicitation of funding opportunities for research activities. Engage in advanced audiologist duties to include but not be limited to teaching and serving as preceptor to graduate students, research presentations at professional meetings, Qualifications Education/Expertise:Doctorate in Audiology (PhD required; AuD optional) Required Credentials, Licensure or Certification (i.e. RN, RRT):Licensed by the State of Ohio to practice Audiology Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) Experience & Knowledge : Requires fundamental knowledge and the ability to apply the principles and practices related to Audiology, appropriate to the developmental/chronological age of patients on caseload. Minimum of 5 years experience in a medical setting with adult and pediatric patients, hearing aids, OAEs, ENGs, and evoked response audiometry. Cochlear implant and Baha experience is required. Previous Supervisory experience is desirable. Special Skills & Equipment Knowledge: Exposure and familiarity with audiometric equipment including audiometers, audiometric booths, immittance bridges, otoacoustic emissions, electroystamograph, auditory evoked responses, VRA, TROCA, cochlear implants, Baha and other implantable technologies.

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