Medical University of South Carolina
MUSCP - Audiology/ Hearing Aid Technician - Department of Otolaryngology (ENT)
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29401
Audiology/Hearing Aid Technician
The Audiology/Hearing Aid Technician will work under the supervision of a licensed audiologist, performing selected administrative and patient assessment related tasks while also working with hearing aids and other amplification systems in our Charleston and surrounding area offices. Questions should be directed to: Kimberly Astrid Orr, Au.D., CCC-A Clinical Associate Professor Director of Audiology Medical University of South Carolina 135 Rutledge Ave. MSC 550 Charleston, SC 29425 Phone: 843-876-1308 option 3 Email: orrka@musc.edu University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type: Regular Cost Center: CC000991 COM OTO Audiology & Cochlear Implant CC Pay Rate Type: Hourly Pay Grade: Health-25 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Work Environment & Schedule: Full-time, 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday. Some travel between clinics Compliance and Safety: Adhere to HIPAA and patient confidentiality regulations Follow infection control procedures and clinic safety standards Participate in continuing education and training activities Job Duties: 40% Clinical Duties Prepare rooms and equipment daily as well as throughout the day Greet and prepare patients for audiologic evaluation and hearing aid appointments Includes but not limited to rooming patients for testing and hearing aid appointments. Obtain and document patient history and relevant health information and intake duties as directed by audiologist Manage loaner hearing aid bank and manage distribution 30% Hearing Aid Support Clean and maintain hearing aids and earmolds Troubleshoot common hearing aid issues Provide orientation on basic hearing aid care and battery use Assist with inventory management and hearing aid orders Assist with connectivity of current technologies to hearing aids Complete clinic forms associated with the hearing aid program Hearing aid programming: Confirm hearing aid program settings for incoming repaired hearing aids Prepare hearing aid devices for new hearing aid fittings 30% Administrative Tasks Schedule patient appointments as needed Manage incoming and outgoing packages primarily related to hearing aids and implantable devices Enter and update electronic medical records including but not limited to documentation of your patient communications Maintain supplies and order clinical materials as needed Maintain inventory of equipment Manage IT requests regarding equipment per audiologist request Additional Job Description: Education: Bachelor of Science degree In Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline. Experience: Experience preferred. On the job training will be provided Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification preferred at the time of hire, however, if not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment. Physical Requirements: Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing 20 lbs (+/-) unassisted. Lift from 36" to overhead 15 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces. The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
The Audiology/Hearing Aid Technician will work under the supervision of a licensed audiologist, performing selected administrative and patient assessment related tasks while also working with hearing aids and other amplification systems in our Charleston and surrounding area offices. Questions should be directed to: Kimberly Astrid Orr, Au.D., CCC-A Clinical Associate Professor Director of Audiology Medical University of South Carolina 135 Rutledge Ave. MSC 550 Charleston, SC 29425 Phone: 843-876-1308 option 3 Email: orrka@musc.edu University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type: Regular Cost Center: CC000991 COM OTO Audiology & Cochlear Implant CC Pay Rate Type: Hourly Pay Grade: Health-25 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Work Environment & Schedule: Full-time, 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday. Some travel between clinics Compliance and Safety: Adhere to HIPAA and patient confidentiality regulations Follow infection control procedures and clinic safety standards Participate in continuing education and training activities Job Duties: 40% Clinical Duties Prepare rooms and equipment daily as well as throughout the day Greet and prepare patients for audiologic evaluation and hearing aid appointments Includes but not limited to rooming patients for testing and hearing aid appointments. Obtain and document patient history and relevant health information and intake duties as directed by audiologist Manage loaner hearing aid bank and manage distribution 30% Hearing Aid Support Clean and maintain hearing aids and earmolds Troubleshoot common hearing aid issues Provide orientation on basic hearing aid care and battery use Assist with inventory management and hearing aid orders Assist with connectivity of current technologies to hearing aids Complete clinic forms associated with the hearing aid program Hearing aid programming: Confirm hearing aid program settings for incoming repaired hearing aids Prepare hearing aid devices for new hearing aid fittings 30% Administrative Tasks Schedule patient appointments as needed Manage incoming and outgoing packages primarily related to hearing aids and implantable devices Enter and update electronic medical records including but not limited to documentation of your patient communications Maintain supplies and order clinical materials as needed Maintain inventory of equipment Manage IT requests regarding equipment per audiologist request Additional Job Description: Education: Bachelor of Science degree In Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline. Experience: Experience preferred. On the job training will be provided Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification preferred at the time of hire, however, if not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment. Physical Requirements: Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing 20 lbs (+/-) unassisted. Lift from 36" to overhead 15 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces. The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.