Co-op Student, Audiology (per diem)

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center in Boston seeks a Co-op Student, Audiology in the New Born Hearing Testing department. The per diem position provides on-the-job training under the Audiology Supervisor or Manager, with patient care and clerical tasks supporting clinical operations.

You will learn basic audiology procedures, conduct newborn hearing screenings after training, counsel families on hearing technology, assist with equipment inventory, and help with front desk operations to improve the patient

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs newborn hearing screenings after training and documents in the EMR.
• Assists in basic audiology procedures and screenings.
• Instructs patients/families in hearing technology usage.
• Troubleshoots devices and drafts repair requisitions.
• Assists with administrative needs and scheduling.
• Maintains organization of equipment and records.
• Carries out newborn hearing screenings and reports to the Department of Public Health as applicable.
• Attends in-services and participates in team meetings.
• Works on weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Supports front desk operations to optimize patient experience.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organization & attention to detail

Professionalism

Customer service

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

The Cooperation Education Program (Co-op) allows students to integrate classroom learning with a paid work internship directly related to their field of study. Under the general supervision of the Audiology Supervisor or Manager, the co-op student will receive work-site orientation and training. The student will learn on-the-job and will apply learned knowledge and skills to practice a variety of patient treatment and related duties, in a positive, professional manner, adhering to hospital policies, following safety rules and regulations and striving for a positive work experience.

Position

Co-op Student, Audiology

Department

New Born Hearing Testing

Schedule

Per diem

Job Responsibilities

• Performs hearing screenings on newborn babies after training was carried out, documents appropriately in the electronic medical record.
• Learns to and then assists in basic audiology procedures and screenings.
• Instructing patients and families in the use of hearing technology equipment.
• Troubleshooting hearing technology devices, recommending repairs, and drafting requests for authorization of parts and repairs.
• Assists with departmental administrative needs and scheduling patient appointments.
• Maintaining organization and recording of hearing technology equipment.
• Maintaining organization of clinical equipment and records.
• Carries out newborn hearing screenings, reporting to the Department of Public Health, and completing clerical duties related to the hearing aid program.
• Documents patient care activities as applicable based on their educational curriculum.
• Works assigned days (weekends and holidays included)
• Interacts with all patients in alignment with hospital standards of customer service, following the AIDET model.
• Assists in daily tasks of all clinicians and front desk operations to optimize the patient experience.
• Adjusts, maintains, and keeps inventory of equipment and supplies assigned to area. Attends in-services and staff meetings. Attends in-services on new equipment, procedures and programs.

Job Requirements

• High school or equivalent required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required

• American Heart Association Basic Life support CPR

Experience

• No Audiology Experience necessary

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (ksa)

• The analytical skills and judgment to interpret data and take the appropriate action in circumstances or situations.
• Ability to meet BMC's mission statement and attitude toward patient care
• Organization and ability to pay attention to detail
• Professionalism
• Effective communication skills (oral and written English) to deal with patients, families, therapists and various members of the healthcare team.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate in a courteous, pleasant, and professional manner with patients, general public, staff members, outside agencies, and all other internal and external contacts. Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpreted computerized data/information.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Compensation Range

$0.00- $0.00

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE

This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans