Position Details
Department PCH-MAIN | Audiology Location Phoenix Shift Mon-Fri Days 8am-5pm Category Therapies Posting 1003246 Employee Type Full-Time
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.