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University of Arkansas

Audiologist

University of Arkansas, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72208

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**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* Doctor of Audiology (Au. D.)* Experience working with adult patients* Arkansas State license in Audiology, Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A)* Must be able to manage multiple priorities and tasks; must be able to a project a professional and positive image and conduct yourself in a professional manner; must be able to handle stressful situations and patients without losing the ability to provide superior customer service; must have the ability to organize work and complete tasks in an efficient manner* Experience in a hospital or Otolaryngology setting* Cochlear Implant* 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 processes, enhance guest satisfaction, and reduce waste. Serve as a resource person to support department members in the performance 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 in 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/order

hearing aids. Evaluates equipment for repairs and makes recommendations for updates/upgrades* Other duties may be assigned to this positionAt the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), we are looking for health care and non-health care professionals who believe in excellence as a way of life. If you think you have the skills and commitment to succeed at the highest level, consider a career at UAMS, the state’s only academic health sciences center. Combining diverse talents and expertise, our employees work together to provide advanced patient care.We currently have a wide variety of positions available, from patient care to support staff- we may have the perfect position for you.UAMS rewards its nurses! Statewide opportunities are available in direct patient care, education, and research settings.

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