Pediatric Audiologist I - Pediatric Hearing Institute
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: 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.
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. - 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. Job
Requirements: Education/Skills• Doctoral Degree in Audiology (AuD.)
required. Experience• 0-3 years of experience required.• Pediatric
Experience/rotation (externship) preferred. Licenses,
Registrations, or Certifications• BLS required.• ASHA or ABA
certification required.• Active Audiology Licensure in the State of
practice required. Work Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday Work
Type: Full Time
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