UNIV Cochlear Implant Audiologist - Department of Otolaryngology

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- ** Job Description Summary
** The Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Otolaryngology, invites applications for a full-time, audiologist focusing on cochlear implants. Candidates must possess a doctoral degree (AuD and/or PhD), clinical and academic experience with cochlear implants and appropriate certification and licensure. MUSC provides care for more than 2000 patients with cochlear implants, and we implant more than 200 devices yearly. In addition, we have very active, NIH-funded hearing and cochlear implant research programs.
The Department of Otolaryngology includes six Otologists, six Pediatric Otolaryngologists and 23 audiologists. Cochlear implant services are provided at the main campus of MUSC in downtown Charleston as well as satellite locations.
Responsibilities include providing diagnostic and therapeutic audiology services for the cochlear implant program including evaluations, candidacy determination, intra-operative testing, and post-operative programming. The CI Audiologist is also expected to help teach Otolaryngology residents and supervise AuD students.
Salary is dependent on a candidate’s qualifications.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and CV to:
Kara Leyzac, AuD, PhD and Ted McRackan, MD, MSCR  Medical University of South Carolina  Department of Otolaryngology – HNS  135 Rutledge Avenue, MSC 550  Charleston, SC 29425    mcrackan and leyzac
** Entity
* * Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
** Worker Type
** Employee
* * Worker Sub-Type
** Faculty
* * Cost Center
** CC000991 COM OTO Audiology & Cochlear Implant CC
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** Salary
* * Pay Grade
** University-00
** Pay Range
** 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000
** Scheduled Weekly Hours
** 40
* * Work Shift
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* Minimum Requirements:

** PhD/MD or equivalent
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The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes.

(Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.

(Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.

(Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)
* If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
* The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not…