Audiologist ! Audiology Phoenix Quick ! Audiology Type Phoenix

This position provides high quality and appropriate patient care in the area of Audiology.

• Diagnostic Audiology Assessments: selects appropriate diagnostic assessments such as evoked potentials, otoacoustic emissions, tympanometry, conditioned play based on age, development level, reason for visit, medical history, and department guidelines. Uses age-appropriate communication style and language, obtains and interprets age-specific audiometric data correctly using department norms, demonstrates knowledge of normal growth progression and developmental milestones.
• Effectively interview parents pre-evaluation, communicate results, recommendations, and financial resources to parents after evaluation, involve family in care plans and education activities.
• Make appropriate recommendations for amplification, therapy, referral, follow-up testing, educational adaptations, and home care for patients with hearing loss or at risk for hearing loss.
• Treatment: seek advice from other audiologists when treating patients with complex hearing loss or syndromes; select, fit, and check hearing aids based on guidelines; refer appropriate patients to cochlear implant team; submit correct codes to pre‑access for accurate insurance verification; document and charge for amplification within 24 hours.
• Documentation: accurately complete documentation and charges within 24 hours; complete clear concise reports using documentation templates; include appropriate professionals on cc of reports following HIPAA; enter orders for future visits; ensure safe handoffs via appropriate clinical information.
• Clinical Equipment: troubleshoot equipment, inform supervisor of issues, work with supervisor to create plan for coverage until equipment repaired; perform daily biological check of all clinical equipment.
• Professional Development: participate in huddles and staff meetings; develop evidence-based protocols and guidelines; participate in department process improvement; serve on audiology committees and specialty teams; may supervise a practicum student after 3 years of experience; acquire continuing education; proactively share knowledge gained with peers.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as requested.

Mission
:
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families.

Vision
:
Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Education

• Doctoral degree in Audiology from an accredited school.
  Required

Experience

• Prior pediatric diagnostics experience.
  Required
• Cochlear implant experience.
  Preferred

Special Skills

• Effective Communication.
  Required
• Exceptional Teamwork.
  Required
• Receives feedback gracefully.
  Required

Additional Requirements

• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA or American Board of Audiology Certification.
  Required
• Eligible to obtain an Arizona Department of Health Services Audiology and Speech Language Pathology license (including dispensing audiologist) prior to start date.
  Required
• Current Arizona DPS fingerprint clearance card prior to start date.
  Required
• American Heart Association BLS certification prior to start date.
  Required

• Climbing – Occasionally
• Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – Frequently
• Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) – Constantly
• Hearing – Constantly
• Pushing/pulling – Frequently
• Reaching – Constantly
• Sitting – Frequently
• Standing – Frequently
• Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling – Frequently
• Talking – Constantly
• Tasting/smelling – Occasionally
• Walking – Constantly
• Near Vision – Frequently
• Far Vision – Frequently
• Color Discrimination – Frequently
• Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Constantly
• Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally
• Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally
• Airborne communicable diseases – Applicable
• Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid – Applicable
• Fumes or airborne particles – Applicable
• Radiation exposure – Applicable