Audiology Assistant I

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital; Tendring; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Audiology Assistant performs clinical duties under the direct supervision of a licensed audiologist and is trained to perform tasks under Florida certification requirements. The assistant is not authorized to diagnose or make decisions about diagnosis, management, or disposition of patients.

Position is 30 hours per week, part-time, located in Apollo Beach, FL. Bachelor’s degree in communication disorders or related field is required, and audiology assistant licensure must be obtained before

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communication disorders or related field in speech-language pathology or audiology.
• Audiology Assistant licensure must be obtained prior to the start date of this role.

Responsibilities

• Assists in hearing testing (basic, no diagnostic interpretation).
• Conducts impedance audiometric testing.
• Assists in evaluating difficult-to-test patients.
• Records case history information.
• Assists in real ear measurements.
• Assists in ABR and OAE testing.

Skills

Record keeping

Infection control

Education

Bachelor's degree in communication disorders or related field in speech-language pathology or audiology

Job description

The Audiology Assistant performs clinical duties under the direct supervision of licensed audiologist for which the assistant has been specifically trained and is authorized to perform according to the State of Florida certification requirements. The position is not licensed to make decisions regarding the diagnosis, management and/or future dispositions of patients.

Hours:

30 Hours Per Week, Part-Time

Location:

Apollo Beach, Fl

Key Accountabilities

• Assists in the following services that are planned, designed and supervised:
• Conducts basic hearing testing without diagnostic interpretation
• Conducts impedance audiometric testing
• Assists in the evaluation of difficult to test patients
• Records Case history information
• Assists in conducting real ear measurements
• Assists in Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) and Ototacoustic Emissions testing (OAE)
• Reports changes in client performance or hearing aid performance to the licensed audiologist
• Completes screening procedures
• Prepares clinical materials and test environment for audiologist (i.e.: data entry, maintains supplies inventory, sound check and infection control)
• Performs clerical functions necessary to maintain clinical record
• Participates in research projects, in-service training, public relations programs, or similar activities as planned, designed and directed by licensee.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communication disorders or related field in speech-language pathology or audiology required.
• Audiology Assistant licensure must be obtained prior to the start date of this role

Salary Range:

Minimum 17.97/hour - Maximum 28.74/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

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