Department/Unit:

Otolaryngology (Hearing Center)

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

-The Audiology Extern at Albany Medical Center will observe and participate in the administering of diagnostic audiological tests that allow the differentiation between types of hearing disorders. The Audiology Extern’s duties will include, but are not limited to providing audiometric evaluations, tympanometry, otoacoustic emissions and stapedial acoustic reflex testing for adults and children. The Audiology Extern will be asked to obtain a NYS hearing aid trainee license and will be exposed to hearing aid testing, selection and fitting to all populations. In this position, the Audiology Extern will be mentored by department Audiologists as they counsel patients regarding test results and review options that best meet their hearing care needs. Reviews pricing and sale of hearing aids as a part of the patient education process. Opportunity to participate in specialized testing including VNG, VEMP, NBHS, neurodiagnostic and sedated ABR, cochlear implant evaluations and programming, Osia and Baha evaluations and programming.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Salary Range: $18.00/hr - $23.00/hr

Administers Diagnostic Tests

Provides amplification services including, hearing aid assessment testing, real ear measurements and live speech mapping
Coordinates and interprets test results
Consults with and makes recommendation on hearing disorders to physicians
Based on test results, diagnosis of audio and vestibular disorders
Coordinates care with physicians and other providers
Completes chart notes for each patient seen

Manages Hearing Rehabilitation

Counsels patients regarding test results
Makes recommendation regarding hearing care options
Reviews products available to improve hearing impairment
Provides hearing aid dispensing, including selection, fitting, ear-mold acoustics, ongoing management with follow-up, and education
Performs hearing aid repairs
Performs hearing aid checks and cleaning
Evaluates and discusses cochlear implant options, Baha and Osia options
Programs cochlear implants, Baha and Osia with orientation of recipients to devices

Miscellaneous Duties

Maintains positive relationships with colleagues and is receptive to constructive evaluations
Assists patients with exchanges or returns of hearing aids as needed
Provides excellent customer service and maintains good public relations
Is responsible for independent management of office procedures with guidance
Shares administrative duties with colleagues as needed
Flexibility

Qualifications:

Current Au.D. student at an accredited college or university
Must be able to organize time and prioritize numerous duties
Requires the ability to deal with numerous interruptions
Must engage with patients in a caring and respectful manner

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Full-time position
Frequently requires sitting, using hands, bending, reaching and twisting
Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds with or without assistance
Standing and walking throughout the day
The work environment is generally quiet, with moderate noise from phones and other business office machines

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Albany Medical Center, northeastern New York’s only academic medical center, is one of the Capital Region’s largest private employers with more than 9,000 employees. Albany Medical Center provides the highest level of patient care across disciplines, while receiving regional, national, and international recognition for high standards in patient care, education, and biomedical research. The 766-bed Albany Medical Center offers access to the latest medical services and technological innovations and includes one of the busiest emergency rooms and trauma centers in New York, a children’s hospital and dedicated pediatric emergency room, intensive care units for adults and children, and organ transplant services. Albany Medical College graduates more than 200 medical doctors each year, as well as PAs, CRNAs, biomedical scientists, and bioethicists. Albany Medical College operates a biomedical research enterprise and the region’s largest physician practice with more than 500 doctors. Albany Medical Center, along with Albany Medical College, is a partner in the Albany Med Health System, the largest and only regionally governed, not-for-profit health system serving northeastern New York and western New England.

Hearing Technician - Albany

Hearing Technician - Albany

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