Assistant Audiology Pediatric

University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an audiologist, performs activities such as: universal infant hearing screening & assessment program at UHCMC, hearing aid check in, assisting with team testing of pediatric patients, automated intra operative testing for cochlear implants, ordering of hearing aids and supplies, etc. All work is supervised and cosigned by a licensed audiologist.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Required)
Previous experience in patient care or medical setting (Required)
Knowledge of basic sciences (Required proficiency)
Physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient care and handle equipment associated with job. (Required proficiency)

Nice To Haves

Other Accredited Program: CMA degree (Preferred)
Background in electrode application techniques (Preferred)
Two-Year Certificate Medical Assistant Training (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Evaluation of patient medical status and readiness for testing.
Implement infant hearing assessment procedures.
Equipment use and maintenance.
Documentation and patient record management.
Implement Follow-up protocol & procedures.
Electronic charting and charging.
Training and supervision.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.