Pediatric Audiologist - NICU and Inpatient Diagnostics

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Pediatric Audiology

JOB SUMMARY

Evaluates, treats and counsels patients with hearing and vestibular disorders to improve communication function and postural stability independently. Initiates collaboration with health care team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives. Increases the visibility of the department and profession through activities that occur in, at least, the state and region.

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Location: Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt | Nashville, TN

Schedule: 4 x 10-hour shifts (weekday coverage) plus on-call weekend coverage approximately once per month (flex day off the following week)

Be part of an organization redefining what's possible in healthcare. Vanderbilt Health is home to one of the nation's largest transplant centers by volume and continues to set records for life-saving care and clinical innovation. Through groundbreaking research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to patient outcomes, Vanderbilt Health is transforming lives every day.

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is a freestanding children’s hospital on Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s main campus and a regional referral center for infants and children across Middle Tennessee and the Southeast.

Consistently recognized among the nation's leading pediatric hospitals, Monroe Carell is home to a Level IV NICU and a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, providing highly specialized care for medically complex pediatric patients. Our teams are committed to delivering outstanding outcomes through innovation, collaboration, and family-centered care.

The Division of Pediatric Audiology provides comprehensive pediatric hearing care across multiple regional sites and the main campus, including dedicated inpatient and outpatient teams within Monroe Carell.

Our work is grounded in family-centered care, timely diagnosis, rapid access to appropriate technology and intervention, and close interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly for children with complex medical needs. We also support training and clinical education in partnership with Vanderbilt University’s nationally recognized #1-ranked Au.D. program (U.S. News & World Report).

We are seeking a Pediatric Audiologist to provide inpatient diagnostic audiology services to for medically complex infants and children at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

This role is primarily focused on diagnostic Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) testing in the operating room (OR), sedation suite, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), with additional bedside testing in critical care settings when clinically indicated, including PICU consultations.

Our inpatient model emphasizes diagnostic assessment for NICU infants, rather than screening.

This position is a strong fit for an audiologist who is confident with pediatric diagnostics, thrives in a hospital-based environment, and enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient care.

• Perform pediatric diagnostic audiologic assessments for inpatients, with a primary focus on ABR testing in the OR, sedation suite, and NICU.
• Complete additional physiologic measures as indicated, including OAEs, tympanometry, and acoustic reflexes.
• Provide bedside testing when needed in critical care environments including PICU evaluations for children with acute medical conditions such as meningitis.
• Provide amplification services and hearing aid support for infants identified with hearing loss in the NICU, including family counseling and coordination of follow-up care.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other interdisciplinary partners to coordinate testing, interpret findings, and support timely patient care decisions.
• Document results, recommendations, and follow-up plans within the electronic medical record (EPIC) and ensure appropriate follow-up planning and handoffs.

Our team embraces the principles of a learning health care system. In this role, you will be expected to:

• Use clinical and operational data to identify opportunities to improve access, accuracy, and timeliness of care.
• Participate in piloting and rapidly implementing new workflows, tools, and procedures that improve patient and family outcomes.
• Share what you learn with colleagues and trainees to support system-wide improvement.

As part of Vanderbilt’s academic mission, inpatient audiologists mentor and supervise Au.D. students affiliated with Vanderbilt University.

Following onboarding, clinical education training, and approximately one year in the role, you will be expected to provide clinical supervision and contribute to a supportive learning environment for future audiologists.

• Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) from an accredited program.
• Tennessee Audiology license or eligibility for licensure.
• Demonstrated skill in pediatric diagnostic audiology
• ABR competency is required.

• Prior experience in inpatient pediatric audiology NICU, PICU, OR or sedation settings.
• Experience providing amplification services for infants, including hearing aid selection, fitting, verification, follow-up, and family counseling.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply if they completed a high-volume ABR-focused externship or fourth-year placement and can demonstrate readiness for an inpatient diagnostic role. Experienced pediatric audiologists are preferred.

• Day-One Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement benefits.
• Free Continuing Education – Department-sponsored educational offerings and clinical development opportunities.
• Collaborative Team Environment – Partner with physicians, nurses, speech-language pathologists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Patient-First Culture – Deliver exceptional care in an environment that values quality outcomes and individualized treatment.
• Nationally Recognized Excellence – Join a health system known for innovation, research, education, and world-class patient care.
• Academic Medical Center Experience – Work alongside nationally recognized experts while contributing to the education and development of future healthcare professionals.

• Four 10-hour shifts per week (4 x 10 schedule).
• Weekend on-call coverage approximately once per month.
• Flex day off during the following week after weekend coverage.

Join a nationally recognized pediatric healthcare team and help shape the future of hearing care for infants and children. If you're passionate about pediatric diagnostics, interdisciplinary collaboration, and delivering exceptional patient outcomes, we encourage you to apply today.

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

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Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

LIC-Audiologist - Tennessee

Relevant Work Experience

Less than 1 year