What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hearing Instrument Specialist - Full Time - Day Shift position at TriHealth?
Job Overview:
A hearing instrument specialist is a state licensed hearing health professional trained to evaluate common types of hearing loss and fit hearing aids. Primary responsibilities include hearing tests, recommending hearing aid options, making ear impressions, fitting and dispensing hearing instruments, verifying and validating hearing instrument fittings, counseling regarding hearing loss, providing aural rehabilitation including options for assistive listening devices, and providing comprehensive post fitting care. HIS will work alongside Audiologists and ENT in outpatient clinic setting.
Job Requirements:
Currently enrolled in an approved program for specific field of study
Other
Ohio Hearing Instrument Specialist License
Basic computer skills. NOAH software experience
Up to 1 year Clinical, Other
Job Responsibilities:
Complete comprehensive hearing tests on adult patients. Effectively counsel patients on results and recommendations.
Appropriately evaluate hearing loss and make recommendations for hearing aids.
Fit and validate hearing aids.
Hearing aid programming, follow up, assistive listening devices, and smartphone application navigation and setup.
Maintain a clean and organized work space.
Perform biologic checks on equipment daily.
Other Related Information:
Working Conditions
Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating - Frequently
Continuous Learning - Frequently
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
Interpersonal Communication - Frequently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting <10 Lbs. - Frequently
Lifting 50 Lbs. - Rarely
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Rarely
Pulling - Rarely
Pushing - Rarely
Reaching - Occasionally
Sitting - Frequently
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Occasionally
Thinking/Reasoning - Frequently
Use of Hands - Frequently
Color Vision -Frequently
Walking - Frequently
TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:
Serve: ALWAYS...
* Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
* Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
* Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS...
* Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
* Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
* Work on improving quality, safety, and service
Respect: ALWAYS...
* Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
* Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
* Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS...
* Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
* Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
* Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS...
* Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
* Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community
TriHealth is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.
