Clinical Educator (Audiology)

OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world.

Job Title:

Clinical Educator (Audiology)

Worker Type:

Regular

Pay Type:
Salary

Exempt Status:
Yes

Compensation Grade (Track/Level):
T2

Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications):
$77,164.00-$102,919.00

Salary Ranges (All Compensation Grades):

Gallaudet University

Supervisory Organization (Department):
Clinical Educators

Summary:
Reporting to the Clinical Manager (Audiology), the Clinical Educator (Audiology) provides a professional and full range of diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology services and clinical supervision of students in a university-based clinic.

Job Description:

• Provides audiological assessments of hearing in population of all ages, auditory rehabilitation services, including the dispensing, evaluation, and validation of hearing aids and assistive listening devices, and services in a specialized area of focus (e.g. vestibular assessment, tinnitus assessment/management, cochlear implants, auditory processing disorders, electrophysiological measures).
• Accurately and promptly completes required documentation, including report writing, use of electronic medical records (EMR), coding of services and diagnosis(es), provision of justification of services rendered, and communicates, according to state and federal regulations, with appropriate agencies and professionals.
• Precepts students in audiology practica; builds rapport with student clinicians and effectively facilitate their self-actualization and development of clinical skills; demonstrates and teaches clinical and practice management skills; observes, collects, analyze data on student performance; engages in discussions with students to set goals and plan for improvements; documents student progress and goals; submits grades, as appropriate; and reviews evaluations of supervision by students and use evaluation data to improve performance.
• Develops and executes experiential and didactic clinical laboratory lessons as part of the audiology practicum courses; and integrates learning objectives as outlined by accreditation standards.
• Demonstrates current knowledge and experience, and develops expertise and leads efforts to expand clinical service provision in at least one of the following clinical areas, including cochlear implants, pediatric assessments and amplification, (central) auditory processing evaluation and management, assistive listening technologies, tinnitus evaluation and treatment, or vestibular and balance evaluation and treatment.
• Actively participates in Audiology program, GU Allied Health Services, and School of Health and Human Services (SHSS) meetings; supports the Audiology academic program by clinical instruction as appropriate, participation on school/program committees; participates with faculty members and others in applied clinical research; program staffing by formally presenting information or by actively interacting with other presenters; presents to program students on subject matter that needs reinforcement thereby bridging the academic-clinical approaches; and presents to visitors and other programs and University personnel in continuing education endeavors.
• Participates in peer reviews for evaluation purposes, and mentoring of staff, students and peers, serves as a mentor for new staff, students, and peers.
• Participates in and/or contributes to GU Allied Health Services operational and service development and maintenance, including policy, protocol and procedural updates; maintains equipment and materials; and improves upon productivity processes and practices; and follows University policies for professional appearance.
• Follows established University, school/program, and GU Allied Health Services policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Adheres to regulations governing confidentiality, including but not limited to HIPAA and FERPA; and respects confidentiality of students, clients, and of colleagues.
• Maintains relevant license and certification; meets and adheres to ASHA and DC Licensure Board guidelines and regulations for clinical practice; takes initiative to remain current in clinical practice and clinical supervision through lectures, literature and other educational opportunities; and maintains CPR and bloodborne pathogen/universal precautions certification.
• Actively participates in continuous performance improvement objectives of GU Allied Health Services to meet environmental and/or infection control standards.
• Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.
• Demonstrates a genuine commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.
• Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX; and commits to completing Title IX training and other compliance requirements on an annual basis.
• Prioritizes safety in the workplace as a collective responsibility for the well-being of employees and fosters a culture of safety that is integral to our success, including strict adherence to safety procedures and protocols, as well as promptly reporting any safety hazards or incidents.
• Performs related and other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in audiology.
• A minimum of two years of professional clinical experience in audiology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical Doctoral (AuD) in audiology.
• Experience with supervising graduate level students.
• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Strong ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions related to care of clients and student education.
• Strong ability to engage problem-solving skills by identifying the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches.
• Strong ability to use active learning strategies by understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills.
• Strong ability to ensure the utmost discretion and confidentiality in all matters.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents and groups.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Additional Position Details:

• This is a revenue-funded position.
• The successful candidate must be eligible for or possess the valid District of Columbia audiology licensure.
• The successful candidate must be able to complete HIPAA and FERPA training, bloodborne pathogen/ universal precaution training, and CPR training within six months of hire.

Other Important Information:

• The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.

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