Audiology Assistant, Speech & Audiology - Otolaryngology (Onsite)

UTMB Health•Galveston, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Audiology Assistant supports Audiologists with basic hearing screenings, hearing aid servicing, and administrative tasks related to clinic operations. Work is performed under the supervision of a Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) licensed audiologist. The role includes preparing patients and test environments, maintaining audiometric equipment and hearing instruments, assisting with clinical testing, and preparing clinical materials and records. The position is onsite.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences or a related field, or three years of experience in a healthcare environment and completion of a 20-hour CAOHC course.
Must be eligible for a Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation Audiology Assistant license.
Skills in basic ear anatomy and physiology.
Basic knowledge of hearing aids.
Basic knowledge of and ability to carry out standard office protocols for infection control and universal precautions, and CPR.

Responsibilities

Conduct and participate in hearing screenings, screening otoscopy, tympanometry, basic pure-tone air-conduction testing, otoacoustic emission screening, and auditory brainstem response screening.
Serve as a test assistant for visual reinforcement audiometry, conditioned play audiometry, and picture-pointing speech recognition testing.
Read and interpret basic screening results, screening otoscopy, and basic hearing-aid function and specifications; recognize common problems and alert the Audiologist.
Prepare and set up the testing environment, attach Surface electrodes, and prepare patients for procedures.
Maintain and troubleshoot audiometric equipment, including biologic and electroacoustic calibrations.
Maintain hearing instruments by cleaning them, replacing earmold tubing, performing minor repairs, determining whether repair is needed, and conducting biologic and electroacoustic checks.
Check in hearing aids for fitting or repair.
Instruct patients in everyday hearing-aid use and care, including insertion and removal, battery handling, cleaning and maintenance, adjustment, telephone use, and use of accessories and assistive listening devices.
Prepare and maintain clinical materials and records.
Prepare paperwork for the Audiologist’s signature.
Promote teamwork and cooperation among coworkers, physicians, and management.
Perform related duties as required and adhere to internal controls and the reporting structure.