Audiologist - Surgical Specialties Service Line

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Audiologist will plan and conduct care, evaluation, and treatment for patients with hearing and balance problems, using advanced technology and procedures. The audiologist will work to determine the severity and cause of ear and hearing-related pathologies and provide treatment options when applicable.

Requirements

• Doctor of Audiology (Au. D.)
• Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within 30 days of employment
• Experience working with adult patients
• Arkansas State license in Audiology, Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A)
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities and tasks
• Must be able to project a professional and positive image and conduct yourself in a professional manner
• Must be able to handle stressful situations and patients without losing the ability to provide superior customer service
• Must have the ability to organize work and complete tasks in an efficient manner
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a hospital or Otolaryngology setting
• Cochlear Implant

Responsibilities

• Conduct and interpret complete balance evaluations using state-of-the-art Videonystagmogrophy (VNG) and Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP)
• Provide complete diagnostic hearing evaluations, including tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing, air- and bone-conduction threshold testing, and a battery of standard and specialized speech assessments.
• Complete specialized diagnostic assessments, including aided threshold measures, AZ Bio sentence tests, and CNC word tests in soundfield, and interpret outcomes to make recommendations for cochlear implant candidacy.
• Plan and coordinate hearing rehabilitation activities, including but not limited to: consultation, selection, and fitting of state-of-the-art hearing aids, cochlear implants, bone-anchored hearing aids, and assistive listening devices
• Verify amplification devices in an on-ear, probe-mic fashion, such as Speech Mapping/Real-Ear measurements.
• Provide complete patient care by servicing a wide range of hearing amplification devices for troubleshooting and repair.
• Complete accurate and thorough chart notes and dictation in a timely manner.
• Provide patient education on procedures to be performed
• Participate in ongoing hospital and clinical performance assessments and process improvement projects.
• Ensure continual department performance improvement and assessment.
• Create and revise work processes to enhance customer satisfaction and reduce waste
• Adhere to UAMS Code of Conduct and Departmental policies. Conduct professional Audiologic services in accordance with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Code of Ethics.
• Adopt practices to improve work processes, enhance guest satisfaction, and reduce waste.
• Serve as a resource person to support department members in performing their duties.
• Participate in professional/institutional advancement.
• Actively participate in continuing education opportunities specific to the growth and advancement of the clinic and hospital.
• Accrue and record the required continuing education units to maintain licensure and certification for state and national organizations
• Promotes a safe working environment by complying with department and institutional safety policies.
• Observes safe work practices and provides input on safety issues.
• Responds in emergency situations.
• Intervenes in unsafe situations by taking action.
• Participates in daily safety huddle to identify, assess, and resolve safety hazards
• Assess and maintain inventory of clinic supplies.
• Restock supplies in audiology rooms/order hearing aids.
• Evaluates equipment for repairs and makes recommendations for updates/upgrades.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree