Audiology Tech - Full-time

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

3h • Onsite

About The Position

St. Louis Children's Hospital has a full-time opportunity for an Audiology Technician. In this role, you will assist our team of Audiologists in testing hearing for pediatric patients. This is a perfect role for someone who enjoys kids of all ages and abilities and working in specialized patient care. St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children, providing care in more than 50 specialty areas. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient medical care, education, wellness, and injury-prevention programs. Since its inception in 1879, St. Louis Children’s has been committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children, serving patients and families across a 300-mile service area and from all 50 states and over 80 countries. St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report, ranking in the top 25 of all 10 specialties in 2021. The hospital’s academic and physician partner is Washington University School of Medicine. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence. The role purpose is to manage children's behaviors, organize and maintain data and equipment for programs/projects, and educate parents/patients for the audiology and cochlear implant programs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• No Experience

Responsibilities

• Manage patient behaviors for Conditioned Play Audiometry and Visual Reinforcement Audiometry while in-servicing parents/patients on care and maintenance on devises
• Trouble shoot audiologic equipment--arrange for repair/replacement as necessary while maintaining inventory of supplies for clinical areas (booths, dispensary)
• Oversee/Document toy cleaning and infection control TO ensure that all equipment and instruments are cleaned and kept in good repair.
• Responsible for all maintenance, inventory and dispensing of hearing aids and cochlear implants.
• Responsible for insurance authorizations and medical clearance from physicians for hearing aids and other devices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees