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Independently perform and interpret a comprehensive battery of vestibular diagnostic tests for patients with complex balance disorders. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including Neurotology and Neurology to provide coordinated patient care and support surgical workups.
Requirements summary
Requires a Washington State license as an Audiologist or Speech Language Pathologist and a Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA. Candidates must have at least two years of equivalent experience, with a preference for those who can independently manage routine to moderately complex cases.
professional certificateQuality AssurancePatient EducationClinical DocumentationCharge CapturePatient History IntakeClinical InterpretationVNGvHITVestibular Diagnostic TestingcVEMP/oVEMPRotational ChairComputerized Dynamic Posturography
Job description
Job Description
The University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Vestibular Audiologist Specialist 2 within the Vestibular Diagnostics Laboratory / Dizziness and Balance Center. WORK SCHEDULE Full-Time / 40 Hours Per Week Day Shift POSITION HIGHLIGHTS UW Medicine’s Dizziness and Balance Center is a regional center of excellence providing comprehensive evaluation of patients with complex vestibular, neurotologic, and neurologic disorders. This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-volume, multidisciplinary environment—approximately 500–600 full vestibular workups annually—with exposure to the full spectrum of vestibular pathology and advanced diagnostic testing. The Vestibular Diagnostics Laboratory is directed by Dr. James O. Phillips and is closely integrated with Neurotology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Rehabilitation Medicine, and Primary Care. The laboratory supports preoperative diagnostic workup for otologic, neurotologic, and skull base surgery—including superior semicircular canal dehiscence repair, surgical management of Ménière’s disease, cochlear implantation, and acoustic neuroma resection. The audiologist in this role will collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and rehabilitation specialists, with opportunities to engage in active clinical and research programs within the Department of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery and the University of Washington. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Independently perform and interpret vestibular diagnostic testing across a broad range of conditions, with complexity appropriate to experience level (Spec 1–3)
Administer comprehensive vestibular test battery including VNG, vHIT, cVEMP/oVEMP, rotational chair, and computerized dynamic posturography
Perform detailed patient history intake and ensure appropriate test selection and protocol execution
Provide preliminary interpretation and communicate findings to referring providers
Collaborate closely with Neurotology and Neurology teams in coordinated patient care
Ensure high-quality, reproducible testing consistent with lab protocols and best practices
Participate in quality assurance and protocol development
Educate patients regarding testing procedures and results
Maintain accurate and timely documentation and charge capture
Participate in training of students, residents, and new staff as appropriate
Engage in departmental education and clinical research initiatives REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Licensed by the State of Washington as a Speech Language Pathologist or Audiologist. A Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association AND Two years of experience as a speech pathologist, audiologist, or equivalent. Equivalent education/experience. DESIRED Minimum 2 years post-licensure experience; independently performs full test battery; manages routine to moderately complex cases ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street. Excellence. Exploration. Education. ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. Compensation, Benefits and
Position Details
Pay Range Minimum: $49.49 hourly Pay Range Maximum: $68.72 hourly Other Compensation: - Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/ Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00% Union/Bargaining
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