Audiology Technician (PRN)

Arkansas Children's Hospital•Little Rock, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Arkansas Children's is a tobacco-free workplace and requires flu vaccines. This is a part-time, PRN (as needed) position, not eligible for benefits. The Audiology Technician provides infant hearing screenings for inpatients and outpatients under the direction of the department director or designee. This role manages data for patients as part of statewide Newborn Hearing Screening, Tracking, and Intervention Programs. The technician also assists with technical/clerical duties, including patient hearing technology and troubleshooting, and coordinates parent involvement activities. Arkansas Children's is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to children's care, with a commitment to safety, teamwork, compassion, and excellence. The hospital has received Magnet Status and is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report in several pediatric specialties.

Requirements

Associate Degree or Equivalent Experience
Entry Level - Experience not Required.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or 2 years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the department director or designee, provides infant hearing screenings for inpatients and outpatients.
Maintains equipment and supplies daily.
Reports infant hearing screening data to the medical record, departmental database, and other appropriate sources as directed.
Coordinates scheduling needs and follow-up appointments for patients referred from the screening program in accordance with clerical standards.
Follows processes for patient hearing technology troubleshooting and repair.
Provides project support and assists in quality improvement procedures by actively collecting data as requested by the managing audiologist, director, or designee.
Coordinates parent involvement activities and makes initial and follow-up contacts with families of newly identified patients, providing information and support.
Serves as the patient liaison and develops and implements parent-to-parent support activities that are educational, informative, and motivating. Connects families to statewide systems of support.
Other Duties as assigned.