Audiologist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the scientific coordinator for audiology at UAMS's Center for Hearing Health Access.

• Create training materials and conduct audiology training sessions.

• Offer clinical decision-making for projects within the Center.

• Assist with stakeholder engagement, study coordination, scientific implementation, and dissemination of findings.

• Manage regulatory obligations, ethical reviews, and informed consent processes.

• Oversee data collection and design tools for data gathering.

• Collaborate with local stakeholders to ensure timely and precise data collection.

• Administer databases and study documents while adhering to data quality control and security protocols.

• Recruit study participants and secure informed consent.

• Perform audiological assessments, analyze results, and make clinical decisions regarding diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.

• Evaluate training competency and offer continuous support to project staff and community partners.

• Organize tasks across various projects, participants, schedules, travel, and community partner availability.

• Establish systems for the collection, storage, cleaning, and dissemination of both qualitative and quantitative data.

• Coordinate study activities among investigators, staff, participants, and community partners across different institutions and time zones.

• Address clinical, operational, and technical challenges as they arise.

• Assist with regulatory submissions, institutional review board processes, and adherence to protocols.

• Resolve data quality concerns in collaboration with statistical and data management teams.

• Suggest system improvements to enhance timeliness, accuracy, and efficiency.

• Compile study reports and participate in qualitative and quantitative data analysis.

• Aid in manuscript writing, community outreach, and grant preparation efforts.

• Educate participants, patients, families, and community partners about hearing health.

• Carry out other related responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) is mandatory.

• Certification in Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) is required.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is essential, or the ability to obtain it within 30 days of starting employment.

• Must be licensed to practice in Arkansas.

• Capability to practice independently and demonstrate sound clinical judgment in audiological assessments, interpretation of results, and care recommendations.

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Willingness to frequently travel to project locations.

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively in team settings.

• Initiative, accountability, and the capacity to anticipate needs are essential.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

• High attention to detail.

• Competence in managing multiple priorities and adjusting schedules according to project demands.

• Ability to work independently with foresight.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Comfortable with learning and troubleshooting audiology equipment, software, and research data systems.

• Commitment to improving access to hearing care in rural and underserved areas.

• Annual Tuberculosis screening, criminal background check, and substance abuse testing are required.

• Must provide proof of legal authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for eligible staff and their families.

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

• Educational discounts for staff and their dependents (undergraduate level only).

• Up to 10% retirement contribution match from UAMS.

• Basic life insurance coverage up to $50,000.

• Opportunities for career training and further education.

• Discounts from various merchants.

• Concierge prescription delivery available on the main campus through the UAMS pharmacy.