Audiologist

Position Details ================

### Department PCH-MAIN | Audiology

### Location Phoenix

### 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.