What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audiology Assistant position at Hunterdon Health?
Position Summary
Provides services under the training and supervision of licensed audiologist. Responsibilities include hearing screenings, hearing technology service support, clinical equipment maintenance and clinical supply inventory and orders.
Primary Position Responsibilities
1. Under the supervision of the audiologist, assists with patient care including patient education regarding everyday use and care of hearing instruments.
2. Provides newborn and outpatient hearing screenings (DPOAE and automated ABR) in the hospital setting and outpatient office
3. Provides hearing technology service support including assessment of all consignment and loaner hearing technology (hearing aids, FM systems) as well as completing repairs, returns and reprogramming of hearing devices
4. Promotes and supports an organized work environment. Assumes primary responsibility for daily infection control procedures, performs routine maintenance of audiology equipment, monitors and maintains supply of materials to meet office needs.
5. Provides patient counseling and education related to hearing instrument use and care, including maintenance of telehealth system.
6. Collects and maintains data related to hearing services
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Required:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):
Required:
None
Preferred:
6 months relevant experience
License, Registry or Certification:
Required:
None
Preferred:
Opportunity to complete requirements for ASHA Audiology Assistant Certification
is possible after 1000 supervised hours and completion of exam.
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:
Required:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Time management skills
Able to work independently
Basic Computer skills including experience with Excel and/or Google sheets
