Audiologist I

Summary

Jonesboro Clinic - Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Required Education

• Doctoral degree - Au.D. or Ph.D

Required Work Experience

• Audiology & Speech Pathology - 2 years
• Pediatric Audiology experience

Description

• Performs audiological evaluations and screenings
• Demonstrates knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and specific protocols regarding patient care
• 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
• Implements a plan of action with appropriate recommendations and counsels/educates every patient and family utilizing appropriate language and includes relative educational materials; involves the patient/family in decision-making as appropriate
• Maintains technical competency with all clinical equipment, including diagnostic, screening and computer-assisted applications, updating competencies as required
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Demonstrates emerging competency to administer and interpreter specialized testing in complex cases according to clinic standards
• 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

Additional Information

• Provides a wide range of audiological services utilizing developmentally appropriate techniques for patients from birth to 21 and approved adult patients
• Requires Audiology License - AR Board of Examiners
• Recommends Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Certification - ASHA