Pediatric Audiologist - Mary Bridge

MultiCare Health System
paid time off
United States, Washington, Tacoma
603 South J Street (Show on map)
Jul 12, 2026
Where kids and families are always first At MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network, caring for kids is more than what we do - it's our purpose. As the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington's South Sound, we provide a comprehensive network of care designed specifically for children and adolescents. Our vision is to be the safest, highest-quality place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and every family feels supported. Looking for an experienced Audiologist to help cover PTO and sick calls! FTE: 0.01, Shift: Days, Schedule: Variable Position Summary The Audiologist is responsible for providing comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative services for all areas of auditory and related disorders. This is a professional level position that provides services in a medical center/speech and hearing center setting to children and young adults age 0-18 years who represent a diverse linguistic, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic group. The Audiologist serves a large population of patients with multiple disabilities. Work situations require clinical skills, data analysis, problem solving, and decision-making. Internal contacts include pediatric patient care staff, physicians, and support staff. External contacts include physicians, patients, families, school staff, and outside organizations. Responsibilities: Identifies, assesses, diagnoses, manages, and interprets test results related to disorders of human hearing in children birth-18 years of age Performs otoscopic examinations in order to evaluate ear canal and TM status, make ear impressions, fit hearing protection or prosthetic devices, and monitor the continuous use of hearing aids Conducts and interprets behavioral, electroacoustic, and electrophysiologic methods used to assess hearing, in children and young adults Provides hearing care by selecting, evaluating, fitting, facilitating adjustment to, and dispensing prosthetic devices for hearing loss, to include hearing aids, sensory aids, and hearing assistive devices Provides audiological rehabilitation including communication management, language development, auditory skill development, and counseling for psychosocial adjustment to hearing loss for persons with hearing loss and their families/caregivers Consults with educators as members of interdisciplinary teams about communication management, educational implications of hearing loss, educational programming, classroom acoustics, and large-area amplification systems for children with hearing loss Reviews and keeps abreast of basic and applied audiologic research to increase the knowledge base, develop new methods and programs, and determine the efficacy of assessment and treatment paradigms Measures functional outcomes, consumer satisfaction, effectiveness, efficiency, and cost benefit of practices and programs to maintain and improve the quality of audiological services Consults with individuals, public and private agencies, and governmental bodies, or as an expert witness regarding legal interpretations of audiology findings and effects of hearing loss Screens speech-language and other developmental areas affecting communication function for the purpose of an audiologic evaluation and/or initial identification of individuals with other disorders in need of referral Serves as a case manager and liaison for the consumer, family, and agencies in order to monitor audiologic status and management and to make recommendations about education and vocational programming Participates in the development and maintenance of professional and technical standards Prepares written reports of findings and correspondence to referral sources and other professionals involved in the hearing health of the child Provides inservice instruction to ancillary staff, other professionals, or other interested groups in the community Monitors the efficiency/effectiveness of departmental policies and procedures and makes recommendations to the Coordinator regarding potential changes Assists the Manager and/or Clinical Coordinator in the preparation of capital expenditure projections and budget preparation Provides the Manager and/or Clinical Coordinator with pertinent data for the preparation of departmental statistical reports Demonstrates actions consistent with a high quality of patient care, customer satisfaction, fiscal responsibility, and effective productivity Contributes to the success of the organization by meeting organizational competency expectations and core values, continuously learning, and by performing other duties as needed or assigned Requirements: Master's degrees required Certified Audiologist License - Washington Board of Hearing and Speech Successful completion of a master's or doctorate degree program that includes clinic practicum experience ASHA - Audiology - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Current BLS Certification About Mary Bridge Children's For more than 70 years, MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network has cared for children and families across the South Sound. Anchored by an 82-bed pediatric hospital in Tacoma, Mary Bridge offers a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 24-hour pediatric-only Emergency Department and a state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center. As a comprehensive pediatric health network, Mary Bridge delivers expert, family-centered care across inpatient, outpatient and specialty services, supported by multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the unique needs of every child and family we serve. Why Mary Bridge Children's? Built for children and families Delivering care designed specifically for kids and the families who support them, with a strong focus on family-centered care. Award-winning care Named a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, earning this national recognition six times in the past eight years, with physicians consistently recognized on Top Doctors lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune. Growing for the future A new pediatric hospital and medical office building designed to support the future of children's care. Well-being and support Generous time off, wellness resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance in your work and life. Living our values Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other. Pacific Northwest lifestyle Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life. 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 $45.62 - $65.66 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.