**Work Shift:** Please see job description for details. **Time Type:** Part time **Department:** CC014300 Audiology - Little Rock **Summary:** PRN schedule during clinic hours of Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm Provides a wide range of audiological services utilizing developmentally appropriate techniques for patients from birth to 21 and approved adult patients. **Additional Information:** **PRN schedule during clinic hours of Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm** **Required Education:** Doctoral degree - Au.D. or Ph.D **Recommended Education:** **Required Work Experience:** Direct - 2 years of experience **Recommended Work Experience:** Audiology & Speech Pathology - 2 years Pediatric Audiology experience **Required Certifications:** Audiology License - AR Board of Examiners Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Certificate of Clinical Competence - Audiology (CCC-A) - American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) **Recommended Certifications:** **Description** 1. Performs audiological evaluations and screenings; Demonstrates knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and specific protocols regarding patient care. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Maintains technical competency with all clinical equipment, including diagnostic, screening and computer-assisted applications, updating competencies as required; Assesses equipment function and can troubleshoot effectively. 5.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. 6. Pre-selects appropriate device(s) and ear molds based on audiometric configuration, patients listening environment and level of functioning, utilizing computer assisted applications when appropriate and confirms through functional and objective measures. 7. 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. 8. Demonstrates competency to administer and interpreter specialized testing in complex cases according to clinic standards. 9. Generates appropriate documentation for recordkeeping, 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. 10. Participates in quality improvement projects, program development initiatives and/or clinical research as assigned; Mentors practicum students. 11. Completes all other duties as assigned by the director or his/her designee. 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