Pediatric Audiologist

Join One Team Mary Bridge

At Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network, kids and families are at the center of everything we do. Based in Tacoma, Washington, and serving communities throughout the South Sound, our nationally recognized pediatric hospital, clinics and specialty network bring together providers, nurses and team members dedicated to delivering exceptional care for children and families.

Recognized as a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group and backed by a growing pediatric network, we're proud to make a difference in the lives of children and families every day while helping shape the future of children's healthcare.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Day

Join the only full-service Pediatric Audiology program in the South Puget Sound and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.

Our team of specialized pediatric audiologists uses leading-edge diagnostic technology and evidence-based practices to evaluate, diagnose, and treat a full spectrum of pediatric hearing disorders.

This is an opportunity to work alongside dedicated pediatric specialists in a collaborative children's health environment committed to exceptional patient care.

To Learn More, Contact

• Rachel Whisenhunt
• Rachel.Whisenhunt@MultiCare.org

Position Summary

The Audiologist provides specialized comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative services to a diverse linguistic, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic group of pediatric patients age birth to 21 years in medical center/clinical setting. This is a professional level position that requires clinical skills, data analysis, problem solving, and decision making. The Audiologist serves a large population of patients with multiple disabilities and maintains both internal and external contacts including patient care staff, physicians, and support staff. Responsibilities

• Conducts and interprets diagnostic behavioral testing, auditory brainstem response evaluations, newborn hearing screenings, and hearing technology evaluations using evidence-based practice
• Recommends appropriate hearing technology and follows appropriate monitoring schedule for follow-up care
• Fits and manages hearing aids, bone conduction devices, cochlear implants, and assistive listening devices
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary clinics, physicians, and other professionals
• Documents results accurately and makes recommendations based on findings
• Counsels patients and caregivers to ensure understanding of hearing technology, availability of and access to support services, and other hearing healthcare needs
• Participation in team meetings, quality improvement, and community outreach
• Maintains required CEU’s
• Participates in quality improvement projects, program development initiatives, and/or clinical research
• Mentors students Requirements
• Doctoral degree in Audiology through an accredited program
• Board certification in Audiology (ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency or American Board of Audiology (ABA) Certificate)
• CPR certification
• Current Washington State Audiology license
• Minimum one (1) year related experience

Where Kids and Families Are Always First

Everything we do starts with a commitment to children and families. From specialized pediatric care to family-centered support services, our teams work together to create a safe, compassionate and healing environment where every child can thrive.

For more than 70 years, Mary Bridge Children's has cared for children across the South Sound and beyond. Today, that legacy continues through a network of pediatric specialists, clinics and hospital services anchored by a new state-of-the-art pediatric hospital designed specifically for children, families and care teams.

Why Choose Mary Bridge Children's?

One Team Mary Bridge

Providers, nurses and staff come together as one team to deliver compassionate, high-quality care for children and families across the region.

Award-winning Pediatric Care

Named a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group six times in the past eight years, recognizing excellence in patient quality and safety.

A New Era of Children's Care

Work in a state-of-the-art pediatric hospital and medical office building designed specifically for children, families and care teams.

A Growing Pediatric Network

Opportunities across hospital, specialty, primary care and urgent care settings, supported by a Level IV NICU and comprehensive pediatric specialty network.

Career Growth

Continuing education, leadership development and advancement opportunities supported by one of the region's largest health systems.

Pacific Northwest Lifestyle

Enjoy vibrant communities, outdoor adventure and easy access to waterfronts, mountains and everything the South Sound has to offer.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $111,000.00 - $123,400.00 USD.

However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education.

If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.