Job Description
DescriptionSummary:
Tests, evaluates, and prescribes treatment of hearing disorders on the
pediatric population. Provides a full range of diagnostic and rehabilitative services to patients
including visual reinforcement audiometry, conditioned play audiometry, conventional audiometry,
otoacoustic emissions, auditory brainstem response, acoustic immittance testing, earmolds, hearing
aids, bone-conduction hearing aids and cochlear implants.
The CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital,
established in 1959, was the first children’s hospital in South-Central Texas. Located downtown,
this 190-plus-bed hospital serves more than 70,000 children annually from San Antonio, South Texas
and around the world. The hospital (in partnership with Baylor College of Medicine) is the only
academic children’s hospital in San Antonio. Our highly specialized services meet the unique medical
needs of children, from Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care to Children’s Emergency Services, the
latest treatments for deformities of the spine including titanium rib implants and halo traction, a
Heart Center, a specialized asthma program, a highly regarded Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, and
growing maternal services to include consultation, delivery, and maternal fetal
medicine.
Responsibilities:
• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies:
Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.• Effectively interviews parents prior to
formal evaluation. • Chooses appropriate tests considering history and reason for referral.
• Administers routine and some specialty diagnostic evaluations. • Assesses communication skills
through observation and informal interactions. • Makes accurate diagnoses and appropriate
recommendations. • Communicates results to parents in an effective manner. • Provides parent
education and appropriate department handouts. • Plans and coordinates follow up care for patients
who have, or at risk for, hearing loss. • Makes appropriate recommendations for amplification,
therapy, referral, follow up testing, educational adaptations, and home care. • Involves
parents/family in care plans and educational activities and obtaining medical history.
• Demonstrates knowledge of normal growth progression (physical, cognitive, social, emotional) and
developmental milestones. • Obtains and interprets age specific audiometric data correctly.• Uses
age-appropriate communication style and language with patients. • Takes precautions for safety and
injury prevention related to age.• Possesses knowledge and skill to use age appropriate equipment
for assessment and treatments. (Audiology equipment, hearing aids, toys, etc.) • Provides physical,
emotional, and psychosocial support consistent with the patient’s developmental level. • Possesses
knowledge of how to utilize age specific resources within the community. • Recognizes and responds
appropriately to signs of abuse or neglect. • Ensures that work areas are organized, safe, and
professional in appearance. • Accurately completes documentation and charges within Audiology
department guidelines.• Completes clear concise reports using documentation templates.• Self manages
own schedule to improve productivity.• Supervise a practicum student, or a 4th year AuD candidate
(not required, stipend provided for additional skill).• Participates in the cochlear implant program
(Not required, stipend provided for additional skill).• Follows the CHRISTUS Provider Network
guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to
prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).• Maintains strict
confidentiality.• Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear,
positive manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission.• Maintains established CHRISTUS
Provider Network policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and
infection control.• Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS
Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of CHRISTUS Provider Network’s cultural diversity
objectives.• Supports and adheres to CPN Service Guarantee.• Performs duties/tasks listed above with
little to no supervision.• Performs other related work as required.
Requirements:
Doctoral Degree
in Audiology (AuD.) required.0-3 years of experience required.Pediatric Experience/rotation
(externship) preferred.BLS required.ASHA or ABA certification required.Active Audiology Licensure in
the State of practice required.
Work Schedule:
Varies
Work Type:
Full Time
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Additional Information:
- Specialty: Audiologist
- Location: 333 North Santa Rosa StreetSan Antonio, Texas 78207
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About the Company:
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of
more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care
facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and
ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and
the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing
ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately
45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for
patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United
States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and
core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the
communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family
members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the
dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas
is an ongoing effort.