Audiology Extern: Pediatric Testing & Hearing Aids

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System, Inc. is seeking an Audiology Extern to assist with a broad range of diagnostic and clinical procedures in the audiology department.

You will work under the supervision of a licensed Audiologist and participate in evaluations, programming, and follow-up care for patients of varying ages. The role involves ABR testing, hearing aid evaluations, cochlear implant and BAHA activities, and interaction with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Capability to perform diagnostic audiological evaluations.
• Basic knowledge of hearing aids.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• BAHA evaluation/activation/follow ups preferred
• Cochlear implant evaluation/activation/follow ups preferred
• Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) testing preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic testing on pediatrics and/or adults.
• Proficient in hearing aid evaluations, programming, and checks.
• Assists within cochlear implant and BAHA evaluations, activations, and follow ups.
• Performs automated ABR (AABR) and ABR (sedated and non-sedated) testing with the assistance of the Audiologist when needed.
• Demonstrates advanced problem solving skills in regards to equipment/order processing and making appropriate suggestions for follow up with Audiologists.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Skills

Diagnostic testing

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

BAHA evaluation/activation

Cochlear implant evaluation/activation

ABR testing

Education

Bachelor's degree (Bachelors Other)

Job description

Wellstar Health System, Inc. is seeking an Audiology Extern to assist with a broad range of diagnostic and clinical procedures in the audiology department.

You will work under the supervision of a licensed Audiologist and participate in evaluations, programming, and follow-up care for patients of varying ages. The role involves ABR testing, hearing aid evaluations, cochlear implant and BAHA activities, and interaction with patients and families.