Pediatric Hearing Specialist (Apply in minutes) Job at Christus Health, San Antonio, TX

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  • Christus Health
  • San Antonio, TX

Job Description

**Description** _**Summary:**_ Tests, evaluates, and prescribes treatment of hearing disorders on the pediatric population. Provides a full range of diagnostic and rehabilitative services to patients including visual reinforcement audiometry, conditioned play audiometry, conventional audiometry, otoacoustic emissions, auditory brainstem response, acoustic immittance testing, earmolds, hearing aids, bone- conduction hearing aids and cochlear implants. _**Responsibilities:**_

  • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
  • Effectively interviews parents prior to formal evaluation.
  • Chooses appropriate tests considering history and reason for referral.
  • Administers routine and some specialty diagnostic evaluations.
  • Assesses communication skills through observation and informal interactions.
  • Makes accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations.
  • Communicates results to parents in an effective manner.
  • Provides parent education and appropriate department handouts.
  • Plans and coordinates follow up care for patients who have, or at risk for, hearing loss.
  • Makes appropriate recommendations for amplification, therapy, referral, follow up testing, educational adaptations, and home care.
  • Involves parentsfamily in care plans and educational activities and obtaining medical history.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of normal growth progression (physical, cognitive, social, emotional) and developmental milestones.
  • Obtains and interprets age specific audiometric data correctly.
  • Uses age-appropriate communication style and language with patients.
  • Takes precautions for safety and injury prevention related to age.
  • Possesses knowledge and skill to use age appropriate equipment for assessment and treatments. (Audiology equipment, hearing aids, toys, etc.)
  • Provides physical, emotional, and psychosocial support consistent with the patient’s developmental level.
  • Possesses knowledge of how to utilize age specific resources within the community.
  • Recognizes and responds appropriately to signs of abuse or neglect.
  • Ensures that work areas are organized, safe, and professional in appearance.
  • Accurately completes documentation and charges within Audiology department guidelines.
  • Completes clear concise reports using documentation templates.
  • Self manages own schedule to improve productivity.
  • Follows the CHRISTUS Provider Network guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
  • Maintains strict confidentiality.
  • Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission.
  • Maintains established CHRISTUS Provider Network policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
  • Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of CHRISTUS Provider Network’s cultural diversity objectives.
  • Supports and adheres to CPN Service Guarantee.
  • Performs dutiestasks listed above with little to no supervision.
  • Performs other related work as required.
  • *_Job Requirements:_**
  • *EducationSkills**
• Doctoral Degree in Audiology (AuD.) required. **Experience**
  • 0-3 years of experience required.
  • Pediatric Experiencerotation (externship) preferred.
**Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications**
  • BLS required.
  • ASHA or ABA certification required.
  • Active Audiology Licensure in the State of practice required.
**_Work Schedule:_** 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
  • *_Work Type:_
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