Description
Summary:
Tests, evaluates, and prescribes treatment of hearing disorders on the pediatric population. Provides a full range of diagnostic and rehabilitative services to patients including visual reinforcement audiometry, conditioned play audiometry, conventional audiometry, otoacoustic emissions, auditory brainstem response, acoustic immittance testing, earmolds, hearing aids, bone-conduction hearing aids and cochlear implants.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
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Effectively interviews parents prior to formal evaluation.
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Chooses appropriate tests considering history and reason for referral.
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Administers routine and some specialty diagnostic evaluations.
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Assesses communication skills through observation and informal interactions.
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Makes accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations.
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Communicates results to parents in an effective manner.
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Provides parent education and appropriate department handouts.
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Plans and coordinates follow up care for patients who have, or at risk for, hearing loss.
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Makes appropriate recommendations for amplification, therapy, referral, follow up testing, educational adaptations, and home care.
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Involves parents/family in care plans and educational activities and obtaining medical history.
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Demonstrates knowledge of normal growth progression (physical, cognitive, social, emotional) and developmental milestones.
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Obtains and interprets age specific audiometric data correctly.
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Uses age-appropriate communication style and language with patients.
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Takes precautions for safety and injury prevention related to age.
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Possesses knowledge and skill to use age appropriate equipment for assessment and treatments. (Audiology equipment, hearing aids, toys, etc.)
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Provides physical, emotional, and psychosocial support consistent with the patient’s developmental level.
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Possesses knowledge of how to utilize age specific resources within the community.
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Recognizes and responds appropriately to signs of abuse or neglect.
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Ensures that work areas are organized, safe, and professional in appearance.
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Accurately completes documentation and charges within Audiology department guidelines.
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Completes clear concise reports using documentation templates.
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Self manages own schedule to improve productivity.
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Follows the CHRISTUS Provider Network guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
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Maintains strict confidentiality.
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Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission.
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Maintains established CHRISTUS Provider Network policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
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Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of CHRISTUS Provider Network’s cultural diversity objectives.
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Supports and adheres to CPN Service Guarantee.
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Performs duties/tasks listed above with little to no supervision.
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Performs other related work as required.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Doctoral Degree in Audiology (AuD.) required.
Experience
- 0-3 years of experience required.
- Pediatric Experience/rotation (externship) preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- BLS required.
- ASHA or ABA certification required.
- Active Audiology Licensure in the State of practice required.
Work Schedule:
8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Work Type:
Full Time
