Audiology Assistant, Speech & Audiology - Otolaryngology (Onsite)

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Galveston, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Audiology Assistant supports Audiologists with basic hearing screenings, hearing aid servicing, and administrative duties related to clinic operations. The role works under the supervision of a Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR)-licensed audiologist. The assistant also prepares patients and testing environments, maintains equipment and hearing instruments, supports clinical records and paperwork, and promotes teamwork and adherence to internal controls.

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 Council for Accreditation of Occupational Conservation (CAOHC) course.
Must be eligible for a Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation Audiology Assistant license.
Knowledge of basic ear anatomy and physiology.
Basic hearing aid knowledge.
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 screening, 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 test environment, attach Surface electrodes, and prepare patients before procedures.
Maintain and troubleshoot audiometric equipment, including biologic and electroacoustic calibrations.
Maintain hearing instruments by cleaning them, replacing earmold tubing, performing minor repairs, determining when repair is needed, and performing biologic and electroacoustic checks.
Check in hearing aids for fitting or repair.
Instruct patients on everyday hearing aid use and care, including insertion and removal, batteries, cleaning and maintenance, adjustments, telephone use, and 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.