Pediatric Audiologist

Overview

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JOB SUMMARY

As a member of the YNHCH Pediatric Hearing and Balance team, and under the direction of Yale New Haven Children's Hospital Pediatric ENT Medical Director of the program, the Pediatric Audiologist is responsible for performing assessments, hearing and auditory function procedures and related diagnostic in pediatric patients throughout YNHCH, and its ambulatory settings.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Performs assessments on children to determine degree of hearing loss (if any) by evaluating children via

behavioral evaluations, otoacoustic emission and electro acoustic measures as needed.

2. All patient care responsibilities will be performed consistent with age-specific and developmentally

appropriate guidelines.

3. Assesses children for candidacy of hearing assistive technology: ie: hearing aids, cochlear implants and

develops a comprehensive, culturally appropriate audiological habilitation management plan regarding the

fitting, dispensing, and trouble-shooting of assisted hearing technology.

4. Counsels family members concerning the special needs of children with hearing loss to effectively involve

parents and other family members in the treatment and management of hearing loss.

5. Consults with collegues, Otolaryngology attending physician specialists, ancillary dept staff (rehabilitation,

speech pathologists, and others) and referring specialists or pediatricians in which to communicate and

coordinate patient care.

6. Completes and prepares reports in a timely manner, (as defined by dept), including interpretation of results,

recommendations and potential outcomes. Ensures report is routed to to referring provider whether available

electronically or other source.

7. Ensures compliance with documentation, billing and compliance for both Hosp, Univ, and regulatory agency

requirements

8. Ensures patient safety and quality of care provided by referring patients for additional testing, treatment,

according to evidences based standards of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA), YNHH, YM Policy

9. Is responsible to remain knowledgeable and up to date on current practice, as well as engage in ongoing

professional development through internal and external resources, educational offerings, committees .

Includes both locally and nationally

10. Participates in clinical, data collection, and administrative phases of research, to support practice as

needed.

11. Supports educational needs of students through precepting, providing observational experiences and

presentations prn

12. Organizes clinical equipment and supplies, and maintains inventory, including ordering and dispensing to

ensure fiscal accountabilty

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Doctorate in Audiology (Aud)

EXPERIENCE

One (1) to two (2) years as a clinical audiologist in pediatrics with experience in diagnostics and rehabilitation of hearing loss, preferably in a large medical center based practice. Clinical fellowship with pediatric focus will be considered.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, clinical, and organizational skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, family members, including those with special needs and disabilities. Must be able to collaborate and communicate as a member of the multidisciplinaary teams of physicians and ancillary staff.

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