Speech Pathology Student Assistant

Job Description Nature of Organization: Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) play a role in intensive and acute care, rehabilitation, and neonatal care units, providing care to individuals of all ages during their inpatient stay. Our goal is to enhance access to care and reduce barriers to communication and participation. This can involve support in various areas such as listening, speaking, remembering, concentrating, breathing, swallowing, voicing, and much more!

Along the way, we focus on educating staff, patients, and their families and caregivers to navigate the unique demands of inpatient environments. Through partnership and collaboration, we strive to ensure that everyone, regardless of their communication status or abilities, is included and an active participant in their care within the University of Washington Medicine community.

Duties & Responsibilities: The SLP Assistant performs a variety of administrative tasks to support the SLPs in their daily work. This work directly supports the SLPs ability to provide safe, effective, and efficient patient care. Tasks: - Restock and organize hard copy and electronic therapy and patient education materials - Create memory books, communication books, large calendars, and other patient-specific therapy tools - Keep inventory, order, and stock supplies - Transport equipment to nursing floors and Central Supply Processing Department in support of Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES) program - Assist SLP with set up of equipment and supplies before, during, and after FEES.

Minimum Qualifications: Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Reliable, flexible, attentive to detail. Independently motivated and goal oriented.

Able to finish tasks in a timely manner. Strong problem-solving skills and inquisitive in nature. Organized, respectful, pleasant.

Computer skills: Word, Excel, Office 365 (OneDrive, SharePoint). Educational Benefits: Participation in medical based team. Enhancement of organizational and communication skills.

Observation of episodes of care. Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum: $21.30 hourly

Pay Range Maximum: $21.30 hourly Other Compensation: - Benefits: - Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a temporary position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 48.75% Union/Bargaining Unit: Not Applicable About the UW Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world.

In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. Our Commitment The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

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