Full-time, 40 Hours/week
M-F, 8:00AM-4:30PM
Onsite Akron, OH (Travel to hospital and ENT Division satellites)

Summary:

The Audiologist provides comprehensive diagnostic audiological services to children from birth to adult.

Responsibilities:

1. Provides comprehensive diagnostic audiological services to children from birth to adult to include VRA, play audiometry, pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry, immittance testing, ABR/ASSR, OAE, and hearing aid evaluations/fittings at the Ear, Nose, and Throat Center and Division satellite locations.
2. Provides services in an outpatient and inpatient hospital settings, satellite locations, and multidisciplinary settings with emphasis on clinical quality and efficiency of care process.
3. Selects and performs age-appropriate audiometric procedures to assess hearing thresholds in order to determine peripheral hearing sensitivity.
4. Provides test results, recommendations and appropriate referrals to parents, referring physicians, and other professionals.
5. Performs and provides clinical management for obtaining, verifying, fitting, and dispensing hearing aids, Orders and dispenses FM systems. Responsible for obtaining hearing aid prior authorizations and all hearing aid repairs and services.
6. Performs and interprets specialized audiological tests (Universal Newborn Hearing Screenings, unsedated ABR's, sedated ABR's, and ABR's in the OR.)
7. Obtains relevant case history. Demonstrates proficiency in navigating the EMR, documentation, report writing, and billing in the EMR.
8. Performs hearing screenings.
9. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for physical, psychological, social, educational and safety needs of the patients.
10. Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1. Experience in pediatrics is preferred.
2. Experience in an inpatient and outpatient setting is preferred.
3. Experience in VRA, play audiometry, ABR/ASSR, OAE, central auditory processing evaluations and hearing aid fittings is preferred.
4. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
5. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
6. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Use of EPIC software is preferred.

Education and Experience

1. Education: Master's degree in Audiology or a Doctor Degree in Audiology is required.
2. Certification: State of Ohio License in Audiology is required.
3. Years of relevant experience: At least 1 years is preferred
4. Years of experience supervising: None.
5. Travel: Travel to hospital and ENT Division satellites is required.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite

About Akron Children's

More Than a Job. It’s loving what you do - and why you do it. Akron Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, but it’s our compassionate approach to treatment that sets us apart. It’s creating special high-fives. Thinking of new ways to spark a smile. Holding hands to offer comfort. And working to get a giggle that brightens a room. The minute you walk into Akron Children’s, you can sense that people here love what they do. From visits with the Doggie Brigade, to the balloons and smiles in the halls, the sights and sounds are all about one thing: the children. We are the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northern Ohio and one of the fastest growing in the country. Akron Children’s has two hospital campuses in Northeast Ohio: one in Akron and the other in Boardman in the Mahoning Valley. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we’re making it easier for today’s busy families - regardless of where they live - to find the high-quality care they need. No matter which of our locations you choose, you’ll see that when you give the most, you get more—...support, rewards and satisfaction. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: It’s making the most of your days. Our passion is felt every day in the way people care at every level. Whether you are working with children face-to-face, or behind the scenes supporting the care and services we deliver, you impact futures. Visit us and see why it’s more than just a place to work. It’s a family. Apply today at careers.akronchildrens.org.

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