Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Audiologist (PRN)
Work Shift
PRN schedule during clinic hours of Mon‑Fri 8 am–4:30 pm (not benefit‑eligible)
Time Type
Part time
Department
CC014300 Audiology - Little Rock
Additional Information
Provides a wide range of audiological services utilizing developmentally appropriate techniques for patients from birth to 21 and approved adult patients.
Required Education
Doctoral degree – Au.D. or Ph.D.
Required Work Experience
No experience required.
Required Certifications
Audiology License – AR Board of Examiners Speech‑Language Pathology and Audiology.
Recommended Certifications
Clinical Competence – Audiology (CCC‑A) – ASHA; ABESPA “OK to Work” while licensure is being processed; AR Board of Examiners Speech‑Language Pathology and Audiology.
Responsibilities
Performs audiological evaluations and screenings; demonstrates knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and specific protocols regarding patient care.Reviews medical records and interviews parent/caregiver to obtain pertinent health information and relevant patient histories prior to each evaluation to determine a developmentally appropriate evidence‑based protocol.Implements a plan of action with appropriate recommendations and counsels/educates every patient and family utilizing appropriate language and including relative educational materials; involves the patient/family in decision‑making as appropriate.Maintains technical competency with all clinical equipment, including diagnostic, screening and computer‑assisted applications, updating competencies as required.Determines options regarding traditional amplification, cochlear implants, bone‑anchored implants, FM technology, etc. and provides information and education to family/patient in order to navigate the decision‑making process.Pre‑selects appropriate device(s) and ear molds based on audiometric configuration, patient’s listening environment and level of functioning, utilizing computer‑assisted applications when appropriate and confirms through functional and objective measures.Counsels patient/family regarding the adjustment process, device care/maintenance, appropriate expectations, needed follow‑up protocol and provides written/visual materials to support. Confirms family understanding regarding device care/maintenance and the recommended individualized plan of care for the patient's audiological needs prior to discharge.Demonstrates emerging competency to administer and interpret specialized testing in complex cases according to clinic standards.Generates appropriate documentation for record‑keeping, reporting and referrals in the electronic medical record and required databases; ensures documentation for charges accurately reflects procedures performed; obtains appropriate releases to share results with others involved in care/treatment.Completes all other duties as assigned by the director or his/her designee.Qualifications
Doctoral degree – Au.D. or Ph.D.; audiology license in Arkansas; clinical competence (CCC‑A) preferred; ability to perform audiological evaluations; knowledge of amplification and hearing technology; documentation skills.
Legal Statement
Arkansas Children’s provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children’s will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
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