Audiologist I

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Time Type

Full time

Department

CC014300 Audiology - Little Rock

SUMMARY

$10K SIGN-ON BONUS - Monday-Friday days (40 hours/week), No holidays/No weekends

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Provides a wide range of audiological services utilizing developmentally
appropriate techniques for patients from birth to 21 and approved adult
patients.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Doctoral degree - Au. D. or Ph. D

RECOMMENDED EDUCATION

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Direct - No experience required

RECOMMENDED WORK EXPERIENCE

Audiology & Speech Pathology - 2 years Pediatric Audiology experience

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Audiology License - AR Board of Examiners Speech-Language Pathology and
Audiology

RECOMMENDED CERTIFICATIONS

Clinical Competence – Audiology (CCC-A) - ASHA - American Speech Language
Hearing Association (ASHA), Will accept ABESPA “OK to Work” letter while
licensure is being processed. - AR Board of Examiners Speech Language Pathology
and Audiology

DESCRIPTION

1. Performs audiological evaluations and screenings; Demonstrates knowledge of
departmental policies, procedures, and specific protocols regarding patient
care.

2. Reviews medical records and interviews parent/caregiver to obtain pertinent
health information and relevant patient histories prior to each evaluation to
determine a developmentally appropriate evidence-based protocol.

3. Implements a plan of action with appropriate recommendations and
counsels/educates every patient and family utilizing appropriate language and
including relative educational materials; involves the patient/family in
decision-making as appropriate.

4. Maintains technical competency with all clinical equipment, including
diagnostic, screening and computer-assisted applications, updating competencies
as required.

5. Determines options regarding traditional amplification, cochlear implants,
bone-anchored
implants, FM technology, etc. and provides information and education to
family/patient in order to navigate the decision-making process.

6. Pre-selects appropriate device(s) and ear molds based on audiometric
configuration, patients listening environment and level of functioning,
utilizing computer assisted applications when appropriate and confirms through
functional and objective measures.

7. Counsels patient/family regarding the adjustment process, device
care/maintenance, appropriate expectations, needed follow-up protocol and
provides written/visual materials to support. Confirms family understanding
regarding device care/maintenance and the recommended individualized plan of
care for the patient's audiological needs prior to discharge.

8. Demonstrates emerging competency to administer and interpreter specialized
testing in complex cases according to clinic standards.

9. Generates appropriate documentation for recordkeeping, reporting and
referrals in the electronic medical record and required databases; Ensures
documentation for charges accurately reflects procedures performed; Obtains
appropriate releases to share results with others involved in care/treatment.

10. Completes all other duties as assigned by the director or his/her designee.