Hearing Instrument Specialist - ENT

Hartford HealthCare; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare, through Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, CT, seeks an Hearing Instrument Specialist to support clinical and administrative duties and to assist physicians in patient care. The specialist conducts hearing assessments for fitting and dispensing hearing aids and collaborates with the clinical team to provide ongoing patient education.

Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent, CT license, and NBC-HIS certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates or Bachelors degree in Audiology, Hearing Instrument Science preferred
• 1 year of experience in an ENT or Audiology practice required, 2+ years of experience in an ENT or Audiology practice preferred
• Connecticut Hearing Instrument Specialist license required
• Certification from the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences (NBC-HIS) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care in clinical and administrative tasks.
• Conduct hearing assessments for fitting and dispensing hearing aids.
• Provide ongoing patient education and collaboration with clinical staff.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelors degree in Audiology/Hearing Instrument Science preferred

Job description

Location Detail: 538 Litchfield St Torrington (10372)

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut. CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment.

Responsible for both clinical and administrative areas including assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinical services. May be assigned to specific medical specialty department. The Hearing Instrument Specialist conducts hearing assessments for the purpose of fitting and dispensing hearing aids. Provides ongoing support and education to patients in collaboration with clinical staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates or Bachelors degree in Audiology, Hearing Instrument Science preferred
• 1 year of experience in an ENT or Audiology practice required, 2+ years of experience in an ENT or Audiology practice preferred
• Connecticut Hearing Instrument Specialist license required
• Certification from the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences (NBC-HIS) is preferred.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.