Audiology Extern - Dublin

WSA Americas•Lake Oswego, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

HearUSA is a leader in hearing health, dedicated to making hearing care simpler and more accessible. The company aims to set a new standard in modern hearing care by changing lives through easy access to advanced hearing technology and outstanding care. HearUSA is committed to reducing the stigma around hearing loss and plans to change one million more lives in the next five years through Simply Excellent Hearing Care. The company is part of WS Audiology, a global leader in hearing solutions, with 12,000 colleagues across 130 markets assisting millions of people with hearing. This externship provides an opportunity to work under the supervision of a WS Audiology Audiologist Preceptor and in close collaboration with the Extern's University Program. The extern will gain practical experience in audiology, contributing to the team's goals while adhering to best practices and company guidelines.

Requirements

2-3 years in Graduate Audiology Doctoral Program
The student will apply for temporary, provisional, limited, or training permit or license for hearing aid dispensing and/or audiology in the applicable state, as required by each individual state in which the student is placed.
Basic Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to pay close attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to work quickly, accurately, and independently in a fast-paced environment
Basic or advanced written communication skills
Ability to communicate detailed or technical information clearly, accurately, and concisely
Experience interacting with customers/clients

Responsibilities

Testing and diagnosis of hearing, which may include audiometry, immittance testing, tinnitus evaluations, optoacoustic emissions testing, and vestibular evaluations, all under the supervision of a specified WS Audiology Audiologist Preceptor.
Administering all testing according to WS Audiology clinical best practice protocols and applicable state and federal laws.
Consulting with Supervisor Preceptor and/or Clinical Educators for challenging fittings.
Evaluating test results to determine communication problems and making appropriate recommendations.
Achieving and maintaining levels of professional statistics indicative of a high standard of patient care.
Working within a team environment with other center staff to achieve net revenue goals.
Maintaining expertise in the selling, fitting, and troubleshooting of current hearing aid technology.
Maintaining office appearance in conjunction with the Patient Care Coordinator, ensuring the office is free of clutter, clean, and presents a positive image to patients.
Ensuring all equipment, including sales tools provided by WS Audiology, is used appropriately.
Complying with FDA guidelines and HEARUSA practice guidelines.
Maintaining professional license and CEU requirements.