Hearing Technician - Albany

100 Albany Med Health System; City of Albany (NY); Vor Ort; USD 24.796 - 31.684; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

100 Albany Med Health System is hiring for a full-time position that involves administering diagnostic audiological tests and providing comprehensive hearing aid services for adults and children. Candidates should be current Au.D. students and possess strong interpersonal skills.

The role requires excellent time management, patient care, and the ability to consult with healthcare professionals on hearing-related disorders. This is a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifikationen

• Must be a current Au.D. student.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize duties under interruptions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a respectful approach.

Aufgaben

• Administer audiological tests for adults and children.
• Assist with New York State hearing aid trainee license.
• Consult with healthcare providers on hearing disorders.
• Perform fitting and programming of hearing devices.
• Complete chart notes and manage office duties.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Kenntnisse

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Ausbildung

Current Au.D. student at an accredited institution

Jobbeschreibung

Salary: $18.00/hr – $23.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Administer diagnostic audiological tests (audiometric evaluations, tympanometry, otoacoustic emissions, stapedial acoustic reflex testing) for adults and children.
• Obtain and assist with New York State hearing aid trainee license, including hearing aid testing, selection, fitting, and patient counseling.
• Provide amplification services: real‑ear measurements, live speech mapping, hearing aid dispensing, renewal, repairs, cleaning, and follow‑up.
• Consult with physicians and other providers, coordinate care, and offer recommendations for hearing and vestibular disorders.
• Perform and program cochlear implants, Baha, and Osia devices; provide recipient orientation.
• Participate in specialized testing: VNG, VEMP, NBHS, neurodiagnostic and sedated ABR, and other vestibular evaluations.
• Complete chart notes and manage office procedures with guidance from department audiologists.
• Maintain positive relationships with colleagues and provide excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Current Au.D. student at an accredited institution.
• Ability to organize time, prioritize duties, and manage frequent interruptions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a caring, respectful approach toward patients.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Full‑time position. Requires sitting, using hands, bending, reaching, twisting, occasional lifting up to 20 pounds, and walking throughout the day. Environment generally quiet with moderate background noise from phones and office equipment.

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.