PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

Administers Tests

• Conducts air and bone conduction threshold measurements
• Conducts pure tone masking procedures, tone decay testing, and Speech Discrimination (SD) tests
• Obtains Speech Reception Thresholds (SRT)
• Establishes Most Comfortable Listening Level (MCL)
• Determines Uncomfortable Listening Level (UCL/LDL)
• Uses speech masking
• Performs Tympanometry
• Obtains Acoustic Reflexes Ipsilaterally and Contralaterally
• Operates the audiometer
• Utilizes otoacoustic emission equipment (OAE)
• Coordinates and interprets test results
• Completes chart notes for each patient seen and sends written report to referring physician and primary care physician

Manages Hearing Rehabilitation

• Counsels patients regarding test results
• Makes recommendation regarding hearing care options
• Thoroughly explain the actual and realistic expected results and capabilities of the hearing instrument in restoration of the patient's hearing
• Reviews products available to improve hearing impairment
• Sells appropriate hearing care products and warranties as deemed necessary to meet the needs of the patient
• Provides hearing aid dispensing, 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 Fitting and Adjustments

• Follows correct and timely fitting protocols
• Conducts real-ear measurements
• Performs functional gain testing
• Demonstrates sound field measurement procedures
• Performs correct programming, modifications, and acoustical adjustments
• Provides insertion and removal practice and training for patients
• Provides instructions on the care and use of the hearing instruments
• Performs hearing aid repairs
• Performs hearing aid checks and cleaning

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

License/Certification:

• Hearing Aid Specialist License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Asheville, NC 28803 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Asheville, NC 28803: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person