Audiologist Audiology | PRN | Phoenix Quick Apply! Audiology Type: PRN Location: Phoenix

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a pediatric audiology clinician to deliver high-quality diagnostic evaluations and associated care in a hospital setting.

This PRN role involves working Mon-Fri with days varying, 8am-5pm, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. You will assess, diagnose, and manage hearing concerns in children, fitting amplification when appropriate and coordinating with families and educational teams.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Audiology from an accredited school.
• Experience in pediatric diagnostics is required.
• Cochlear implant experience is preferred; opportunity for growth.

Responsibilities

• Provides Diagnostic Audiology Assessments and interprets age-appropriate audiometric data.
• Selects, fits, and checks hearing aids and refers to cochlear implant team as needed.
• Completes documentation accurately within 24 hours and communicates results to families.

Skills

Effective Communication

Exceptional Teamwork

Receives feedback gracefully

Education

Doctoral degree in Audiology

Job description

Shift: Mon-Fri, (Days Vary), Days, 8am-5pm

Category: Therapies

Posting #: 1001968

Employee Type: PRN

Position Summary

This position provides high quality and appropriate patient care in the area of Audiology.

Position Duties

• Provides Diagnostic Audiology Assessments
  • Seeks advice from other audiologists on aspects of practice as needed
  • Selects appropriate diagnostic assessments, such as evoked potentials, otoacoustic emissions, tympanometry, conditioned play, etc, based on age of child, development level, reason for visit, medical history and department guidelines. Uses age appropriate communication style and language with patients. Obtains and interprets age specific audiometric data correctly using department norms. Demonstrates knowledge of normal growth progression (physical, cognitive, social, emotional) and developmental milestones
  • Effectively interviews parents prior to formal evaluation and communicates results, recommendations, and financial resources to parents after evaluation in an effective manner. Involves family in care plans and educational activities.
  • Makes appropriate recommendations for amplification, therapy, referral, follow up testing, educational adaptations, and home care for patients with hearing loss and for those at risk for hearing loss
• Treatment
  • Seeks advice from other audiologists when treating patients with complex hearing loss, and syndromes as needed
  • Selects, fits and checks hearing aids based on department guidelines. Refers appropriate patients to the cochlear implant team
  • Submits correct codes to pre access for accurate insurance verification. Uses Hearing Aid and Loaner contract or tracking sheet consistently. Documents and charges for amplification within 24 hours
• Documentation
  • Accurately completes documentation and charges within 24 hours.
  • Completes clear concise reports using documentation templates.
  • Includes appropriate professionals on cc of reports, following HIPAA guidelines.
  • Enters orders for future visits
  • Ensures safe handoffs via appropriate clinical information.
• Clinical Equipment
  • Troubleshoots equipment, informs supervisor of equipment issues, and works with supervisor to create plan for coverage until equipment is repaired.
  • Daily biologic check of all clinical equipment
• Professional Development
  • Participates in huddles and staff meetings
  • Participates in the development of evidence-based protocols and guidelines.
  • Participates in department process improvement
  • Serves on audiology committees, and specialty teams.
  • May supervise a practicum student after 3 years of experience
  • Acquires continuing education to increase professional growth.
  • Proactively shares knowledge gained with peers
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

Education

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement?

1. Doctoral degree in Audiology from an accredited school.

Required

Yes No

Experience

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement?

1. Prior pediatric diagnostics experience

Required

Yes No

2. Cochlear implant experience

Preferred

Yes No

Special Skills

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement?

1. Effective Communication

Required

Yes No

2. Exceptional Teamwork

Required

Yes No

3. Receives feedback gracefully

Required

Yes No

Additional Requirements

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement?

1. Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or American Board of Audiology Certification

Required

Yes No

2. Eligible to obtain an AZ Department of Health Services Audiology and Speech Language Pathology license (including dispensing Audiologist) prior to start date.

Required

Yes No

3. Current AZ DPS fingerprint clearance card prior to start date.

Required

Yes No

4. American Heart Association BLS certification prior to start date

Required

Yes No

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

1. Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally

2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Frequently

3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly

4. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly

5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Frequently

6. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly

7. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently

8. Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently

9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently

10. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly

11. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally

12. Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly

13. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Frequently

14. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Frequently

15. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Frequently

16. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly

17. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally

18. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally

19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable

20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable

21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable

22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable

I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirementsand occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree

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