Audiologist 1-PRN

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

34d

About The Position

Provides the highest quality age-appropriate care for patients newborn to 20 years of age within the scope of practice and established audiology standards. Functions effectively as a member of the rehabilitation team. Supports the mission of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Requirements

No minimum experience required
Master's Degree in Audiology
Georgia audiology license
American Board of Audiology or Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A) from American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
Knowledge of pediatric theory and practice
Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective communication of information
Positive interpersonal skills and ability to function in an interdisciplinary environment
Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment
Travel to other Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta locations based on patient census, program development, and/or contract obligation with physician practices

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience in pediatrics (including externship)

Responsibilities

Provides diagnostic assessments, including behavioral audiometry, auditory brainstem response, and central auditory processing testing as assigned.
Conducts hearing aid evaluations, selects/fits/dispenses hearing aids and assist devices, and provides training in use.
Counsels parent(s) regarding hearing loss, communication options, and financial resources.
Provides cochlear implant programming and bone anchored device programming as assigned.
Completes documentation meeting departmental standards for content, accuracy, and timeliness.
Provides supervision to audiology interns as assigned.
Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult, and ALL = all ages.
Provides audiology services to contracted Ear, Nose, and Throat clinics as assigned.
Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure a continual state of Joint Commission readiness.
Includes family/caregiver in patient care and provides effective education appropriate for learning needs of patient and family.