The Audiologist III provides expert medical audiologic services for the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss. The Audiologist III exceeds the requirements for Audiologist II and has specialized education knowledge in special populations, specialty hearing aids, research, or auditory neuropathy and acts as a leader in community for pediatric audiologic care.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines are a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you become a finalist for this position, and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities: 

• In accordance with certification and licensing standards, expertly performs and documents diagnostic and rehabilitative interventions to evaluate, diagnose and treat hearing loss.
• Obtains advanced education appropriate to his/her level of practice.
• Participates in activities to increase quality, efficiency and outcomes of patient care. Reviews QI plan and participates in goals to achieve the hospital's strategic plan.
• Demonstrates expertise in integrating information and sharing knowledge both within audiology and across disciplines.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Audiology (AuD/PhD) and 3-5 years experience Pediatric experience preferred. or
• Master's Degree in Audiology (if obtained prior to 2006) and 3-5 years experience Pediatric experience preferred.
• AUD LIC KS Licensed Audiologist KS State license in Audiology KS (required if working in KS) Required Upon Hire
• AUD LIC MO Licensed Audiologist MO State License in Audiology MO (required if working in MO) Required Upon Hire
• HEAR AID LIC KS Licensed Hearing Aid - KS Hearing aid license in KS (required if working in KS) Required Upon Hire
• Certificate of Clinical Competence ASHA Preferred, within 90 Days