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. This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana. 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: 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. 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