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Children's is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We're committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children's.

Job Description

Experience

• No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Student internship experience in pediatrics

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Communication Disorders/Audiology required
• Must have proof of current enrollment of fourth year in Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program

Certification Summary

• No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of pediatric theory and practice
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective communication of information and positive interpersonal skills and ability to function in an interdisciplinary environment also required
• Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of date of hire

Job Responsibilities

• Provides diagnostic assessments including behavioral audiometry, Auditory Brainstem Response, and Central Auditory Processing testing.
• Conducts hearing aid evaluations; selects, fits, and dispenses hearing aids and assistive devices and provides training in use.
• Counsels parent(s) regarding hearing loss and financial resources.
• Provides cochlear implant programming.
• Provides effective and appropriate aural rehab treatment so that functional outcomes are achieved.
• Completes documentation meeting departmental standards for content, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Includes family/caregiver in patient care and provides effective education appropriate for learning needs of patient and family.
• While clinical staff may serve a specific patient population, they have the potential to care for patients within the age population range served at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Clinical staff will have competencies that will incorporate age specific guidelines. This age population includes: N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult.
• The resident includes family/caregiver in patient care and provides effective education appropriate for learning needs of patient and family.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

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