Pediatric Audiologist

• Administers a variety of tests to determine patient hearing levels and hearing loss, and prescribes the use of a hearing aid and/or special training
• Coordinates audiometric results with other diagnostic data, and assists in selection and use of suitable hearing aids
• Plans, directs, conducts, or participates in rehabilitative programs including counseling, guidance, auditory training, speech (lip) reading, and speech conversation
• Administers diagnostic testing procedures to determine extent of patient's impairment and prognosis for improvement
• Makes hearing recommendations for each client/patient
• re-evaluates and modifies recommendations as warranted
• instructs patient in use and care of hearing equipment
• Evaluates and reviews pertinent data relating to overall treatment planning and evaluation
• administers standard evaluations and elicits information regarding existing skills and capacities
• Prepares written documentation as required by profession and department, such as evaluation results and other such reports
• Communicates with medical and allied health personnel regarding patient progress, needs, and discharge planning
• Consults with physicians and other medical health personnel on patient's progress
• maintains appropriate records
• Documents patient care effectively through written communication
• Provides instruction in rehabilitation to be continued by patient or family/caregiver
• Conducts or participates in training medical and other personnel in therapy techniques and objectives
• Coordinates with other service areas to ensure proper patient care
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy
• Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication
• Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards
• Performs related duties as assigned

• Master's degree in Audiology
• Licensed Audiologist in Arizona
• Licensed hearing aid dispenser in Arizona
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Knowledge of audiometric testing and other diagnostic measurements and data, evaluation techniques, and option to improve hearing loss
• Skill in assessing individual's hearing loss and evaluating what treatment or aid would be best to improve hearing
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries or complaints from employees, patients and/or their representatives, and the general public
• Ability to calculate figures and compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs and apply basic algebraic concepts
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Cochlear implant experience