Audiology Aide at Burnet Campus

Cincinnati Children's

5d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

The Audiology Aide supports the Division of Audiology at Cincinnati Children’s, a pediatric audiology program serving patients from birth through age 21. The role provides patient support and clinical services within the scope of licensure and organizational policies, assisting audiologists with assessment, treatment, and ongoing management of hearing and communication disorders. Duties include maintaining hearing technology, conducting newborn hearing screenings and follow-up, coordinating patient appointments and multidisciplinary care, and supporting hearing-related services in inpatient, surgical, and procedural settings. The aide communicates with patients, families, care teams, referral sources, and educational providers to support coordinated care and continuity of services. The position also contributes to professional development, quality improvement, departmental projects, and division goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
At least 3 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

Audiology Aide License by the State of Ohio preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient support and clinical services within the scope of licensure and organizational policies.
Assist audiologists with assessment, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with hearing and communication disorders.
Clean and maintain hearing aids and assistive listening devices as permitted by licensure.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, referral sources, and multidisciplinary team members.
Apply age-appropriate care and developmental considerations when working with infants, children, adolescents, and families.
Conduct newborn hearing screenings and related follow-up in accordance with state regulations, hospital protocols, and audiology procedures.
Communicate screening results to families, document findings in the medical record, facilitate referrals for diagnostic testing when indicated, and coordinate timely follow-up.
Coordinate complex patient appointments and services, including multidisciplinary clinic visits, to support timely access to audiologic care.
Serve as a central contact for patients, families, and care teams regarding audiology services and follow-up needs.
Collaborate with clinical and scheduling teams to optimize patient access, minimize unnecessary visits, and improve family experience.
Facilitate communication among audiologists, physicians, therapists, nursing staff, and external providers.
Collaborate with educational providers, early intervention programs, and school-based teams to coordinate hearing-related services and promote continuity of care.
Coordinate hearing-related services for medically complex patients in acute care settings.
Work with operating room and procedural teams to support patients requiring hearing evaluations, device-related procedures, sedation services, or other audiology interventions.
Assist with planning and coordinating care for patients undergoing cochlear implant, bone conduction, or other hearing technology-related procedures.
Ensure clinical documentation, communication, equipment availability, and follow-up plans are in place across care settings.
Practice within the scope defined by licensure, certification requirements, and organizational policies.
Maintain current knowledge of hearing technology, audiologic procedures, and best practices through continuing education and professional development.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental projects that enhance patient care, operational efficiency, and service excellence.
Maintain professional relationships with patients, families, colleagues, and referral sources.
Contribute to division goals, patient satisfaction initiatives, and continuous process improvement efforts.