Audiology Intern

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. CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account (https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/)and search the "Find Jobs" report. Work Shift: Please see job description for details. Time Type: Part time Department: CC014300 Audiology - Little Rock Summary: PRN schedule (not benefit-eligible) Provides a wide range of audiological services under the supervision of a certified, licensed Audiologist. Additional Information: Required Education: Bachelor's degree - Enrolled in a graduate program in Audiology Recommended Education: Required Work Experience: Related Field - No experience required Recommended Work Experience: Required Certifications: Recommended Certifications: Description 1. With supervision, 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 protocol. 2. Utilizes Cross-Creek Principle with each patient to make a reliable and valid judgement and seeks assistance from other staff to enhance the evaluation integrity and completeness. 3. Under supervision, assists in the selection, verification, and management of amplication needs for identified patients. 4. Pre-selects appropriate device(s) and ear molds based on audiometric configuration, patients listening environment and level of functioning. 5. Uses appropriate software in pre-selection and programming stages of the fitting process. 6. Confirms selection through functional and objective measures. 7. Assists with the Hearing Aid/ALD Loaner Bank and documents and routes repairs to appropriate manufacturer. 8. Generates appropriate documents for recordkeeping, reporting and referrals with appropriate supervision. This includes: a) completing the summary section of the audiogram and the date of service obtaining supervisor signature and routing to medical records, b) completing documentation and entries regarding patients in electronic databases and including those for scheduling and for amplication fittings, c) completes and routes charge sheets, follow-up forms, and patient education forms as directed. 9. Completes assigned tasks relative to EARS; Infant Hearing Screening; HOP/outreach screening; amplification/calibration repairs and maintenance projects. 10. Completes all other duties as assigned by the director or his/her designee. Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state. “Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.” Michael – Business Operations Manager “Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst “We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator “Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant “When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant