Audiologist - Surgical Specialties

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Audiology (Au. D.)

• Arkansas State license in Audiology, Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A)

• Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within 30 days of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a hospital or Otolaryngology setting

• Experience working with adult patients

• Cochlear Implant

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Conduct and interpret complete balance evaluations using state of the art

• Videonystagmogrophy (VNG), Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP). Provide complete diagnostic hearing evaluations including tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing, air and bone conduction threshold testing, as well as a battery of standard and specialized speech assessments.

• Complete specialized diagnostic assessments, including aided threshold measures, AZ Bio sentence tests, and CNC word tests in soundfield, and interpret outcomes to make recommendations for cochlear implant candidacy

• Plan and coordinate hearing rehabilitation activities including but not limited to: consultation, selection, and fitting of state of the art hearing aids, cochlear implants, bone anchored hearing aids, and assistive listening devices

• Perform verification of amplification devices in an on-ear, probe mic fashion such as Speech Mapping/Real-Ear measurements.

• Provide complete care for patients by servicing a wide range of hearing amplification devices for troubleshooting and repairs. Complete accurate and thorough chart notes and dictation in a timely manner

• Provide patient education of procedures to be performed

• Participate in ongoing hospital and clinical performance assessments and process improvement projects

• Ensure continual department performance improvement and assessment. Create and revise work processes to enhance customer satisfaction and reduce waste

• Adhere to UAMS Code of Conduct and Departmental policies. Conduct professional Audiologic services in accordance with the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) Code of Ethics.

• Adopt practices to improve work process, enhance guest satisfaction and reduce waste. Serve as a resource person to support department members in performances of duties

• Participate in professional/institutional advancement

• Actively participate in continuing education opportunities specific to the growth and advancement of the clinic and hospital

• Accrue and record the required continuing education units to maintain licensure and certification for state and national organizations

• Promotes a safe working environment by complying with department and institutional safety policies

• Observes safe work practices and provides input on safety issues

• Responds in emergency situations. Intervenes to unsafe situations by taking action

• Participate in daily safety huddle to identify, assess, and resolve safety hazards

• Assess and maintain inventory of clinic supplies

• Restock supplies in audiology rooms/orders hearing aids

• Evaluates equipment for repairs and make recommendations for updates/upgrades

• Interact with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner

• Demonstrate effective communication skills; communicate accurate and complete information; maintain strict confidentiality when necessary

• Demonstrate positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments

• Follow the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines

• Assist internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service

• Other duties may be assigned to this position

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.