Audiology Technician

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

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Work Shift:
Please see job description for details.

Time Type:
Full time

Department:
CC014300 Audiology - Little Rock

Summary:
Monday-Friday days (40 hrs/wk)

Additional Information:

Provides infant hearing screenings for inpatients and outpatients under the direction of department director or designee. Manages data for patients as part of statewide Newborn Hearing Screening, Tracking, and Intervention Programs. Assists with technical/clerical duties, including patient hearing technology and troubleshooting. Coordinates parent involvement activities.

Required Education:
Associate Degree or Equivalent Experience

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

Required Work Experience:
Entry Level - Experience not Required.

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Recommended Certifications:

Description

1. Under the direction of the department director or designee, provides infant hearing screenings for inpatients and outpatients.

2. Maintains equipment and supplies daily.

3. Reports infant hearing screening data to the medical record, departmental database, and other appropriate sources as directed.

4. Coordinates scheduling needs and follow-up appointments for patients referred from the screening program in accordance with clerical standards.

5. Follows processes for patient hearing technology troubleshooting and repair.

6. Provides project support and assists in quality improvement procedures by actively collecting data as requested by the managing audiologist, director, or designee.

7. Coordinates parent involvement activities and makes initial and follow-up contacts with families of newly identified patients, providing information and support.


8. 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.

8. Other Duties as assigned.