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Children's National Hospital

Audiologist I, PRN

Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Under the direction of the Audiologist IV, the Audiologist I is responsible for evaluating the hearing of children and providing therapy for patients with hearing loss.

Qualifications:Minimum EducationMaster's Degree Master's Degree or Clinical Doctorate in Audiology (Required)

Minimum Work Experience0 years Will consider recent Master's/Aud Level graduates. (Required)2 years (Preferred)

Required Licenses and CertificationsAudiologist Must be licensed in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia (in VA, Hearing Aid Dispenser's license also required

Must have licensure prior to starting in the primary work location/state. Other state licensure must be obtained within 30 days. Upon Hire (Required) Certificate of clinical competency in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (Required)

Functional AccountabilitiesClinical Evaluation and Hearing Aid AssessmentConduct audiological evaluations and hearing aid evaluations in an efficient manner using the appropriate test procedures.Conducts Parent Counseling & Makes Recommendations

Counsels parents and children regarding test findings and recommendations.Makes all appropriate referrals.Clinical Caseload Management

Counsels parents and children regarding test findings and recommendations.Makes all appropriate referrals.Equipment Maintenance

Calibrate and troubleshoot equipment as needed.Clinical Reporting

Report test results in an accurate manner using appropriate formatSafety

Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performanceOrganizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff)Organizational Commitment/Identification

Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/Communication

Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others' ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solving

Contribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial Responsibility

Use resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing thingsSafety

Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance