Audiologist

Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | Audiology

Location:

Phoenix

Shift: Mon‑Fri, (Days Vary), Days, 8am‑5pm

Category:
Therapies

Posting #: 1001968

Employee Type: PRN

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

• Provides diagnostic audiology assessments and seeks advice from other audiologists as needed.
• Selects appropriate diagnostic assessments (evoked potentials, otoacoustic emissions, tympanometry, conditioned play, etc.) based on age of child, development level, reason for visit, medical history, and department guidelines, using age‑appropriate communication and interpreting age‑specific audiometric data correctly.
• Conducts effective interviews with parents prior to formal evaluation, communicates results, recommendations and financial resources post‑evaluation, and involves the family in care plans and educational activities.
• Recommends amplification, therapy, referral, follow‑up testing, educational adaptations, and home care for patients with hearing loss and those at risk.
• Seeks advice from other audiologists on complex hearing loss or syndromes and selects, fits, and checks hearing aids per 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.
• Accurately completes documentation and charges within 24 hours, provides clear concise reports using documentation templates, includes appropriate professionals on cc of reports while following HIPAA guidelines, enters orders for future visits, and ensures safe handoffs via appropriate clinical information.
• Troubleshoots equipment, informs supervisor of issues, and works with supervisor to create coverage plan until equipment is repaired. Performs daily biological check of all clinical equipment.
• Participates in huddles and staff meetings, evidence‑based protocol development, department process improvement, serves on audiology committees and specialty teams, may supervise a practicum student after 3 years of experience, acquires continuing education, and shares knowledge with peers.
• Performs 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.

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.
• Experience
  :
  • Prior pediatric diagnostics experience.
  • Cochlear implant experience (preferred).
• Special Skills
  :
  • Effective communication.
  • Exceptional teamwork.
  • Receives feedback gracefully.
• Additional Requirements
  :
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association or American Board of Audiology.
  • Eligible to obtain an AZ Department of Health Services Audiology and Speech Language Pathology license (including dispensing audiologist) prior to start date.
  • Current AZ DPS fingerprint clearance card prior to start date.
  • American Heart Association BLS certification prior to start date.

• ABA (ABA) or American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association – Required.
• AZ Audio & Speech Language License – Required.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card – Required.
• Basic Life Support – Required.

• Climbing – Occasionally.
• 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.
• Occupational exposure to airborne communicable diseases – Applicable.
• Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens or bodily fluid – Applicable.
• Occupational exposure to fumes or airborne particles – Applicable.
• Occupational exposure to radiation – Applicable.