What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audiology Extern 4th year position at Clarke School For The Deaf?
Description
The Audiology program at Clarke Hearing Center will offer a fourth-year externship. This position will begin on June 2, 2025 and will end in early May 2026. Externs will be supervised by a licensed Doctor of Audiology over this time. Audiologists at Clarke hold their ASHA CCC-A in addition to the Massachusetts state license in audiology. Externs will be exposed to pediatric and adult audiologic evaluation and case management. Externs will also gain experience in selection of hearing aids and assisting in educational audiology assessments and accommodations for children with hearing loss.
Administers Diagnostic Tests:
- Provides amplification services including, hearing aid assessment testing and real ear measurements
- Coordinates and interprets test results.
- Consults with and makes recommendation on hearing disorders to physicians.
- Coordinates care with physicians and other providers.
- Completes chart notes for each patient seen and sends written report to referring physician.
Manages Hearing Rehabilitation:
- Counsels patients regarding test results.
- Makes recommendations regarding hearing care options.
- Reviews products available to improve hearing impairment.
- Sells appropriate hearing care products and warranties as deemed necessary to meet the needs of the patient.
- Dispenses hearing aids, including selection, fitting, ear-mold acoustics, ongoing management with follow-up, and education.
- Demonstrates and sells Assistive Listening Devices (ALD's), batteries, and other special products.
- Performs hearing aid repairs.
- Performs hearing aid checks and cleanings.
Requirements
- Current Au.D student at an accredited college or university
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Must be able to organize time and prioritize tasks
- Must deal with customers in a caring and respectful manner
- The ability to work in a team environment
- The ability to interact professionally at all times with patients and team members
Applicants should submit their letter of intent, resume, graduate transcripts (official or unofficial) and two letters of recommendation. We recommend that at least one of the recommendations be from an audiologist who supervised a pediatric placement and can speak to your strengths in this area.
Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination: Clarke Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. Clarke Schools is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. The Director, Human Resources Officer, Andrea Harkins, BS, MBA, SHRM-CP, 45 Round Hill Road, Northampton, MA 01060, telephone number 413-582-1155, has been designated as the employee responsible for coordinating Clarke Schools efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Clarke Schools may be referred to Andrea Harkins or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, at 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, telephone number 800-421-3481.
