Audiology Assistant - Newborn Hearing

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Casual Audiology Assistant - Newborn Hearing! This role involves assisting in patient audiometric testing and education, screening newborns to assess hearing acuity using technical equipment, and ensuring patient safety. The position requires maintaining clinic cleanliness, managing resources, documenting results, and participating in quality assurance activities.

Requirements

High School diploma required.
1 year experience working with children OR junior/senior level undergraduate student, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Analytical ability to understand testing equipment and procedures.
Cognitive ability to think clearly and accurately to assist with pediatric patient testing.
Communication skills needed to work effectively with patients, parents, staff members and supervisor.
Audio and visual acuity for observation of test analysis.
Interpersonal skills necessary to frequently interact with patients of various developmental levels and family members in periods of emotional stress.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Basic computer skills.
Act 31, 33, 34, & 73 Clearances with Renewal

Nice To Haves

BS in health related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in patient audiometric testing and in patient education
Screen newborns to access level of hearing acuity using technical audiometric equipment.
Recognize need to postpone screening and request medical assistance for newborn as necessary.
Maintain a high degree of cleanliness and order within clinic, testing areas and equipment.
Demonstrate cost effective use of human and material resources and report supply and material shortages to manager/director.
Relay screening results to parents.
Retrieve test results and record data according to department standards.
Consult with audiologist or manager if there are equipment problems or other issues.
Complete forms and other paperwork and conducts other miscellaneous clerical duties as needed.
All other duties as assigned by manager.
Perform functions that require using audiometric technical equipment.
Ensure patient safety through contacting a physician, either through the ENT services or ER, of any occurrence or incident relating to patient care.
Document results according to the prospective hospital's procedures.
Participate in quality assurance, confidentiality and compliance activities.