MUSCP - Audiology Technician - Department of Otolaryngology

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Audiology/ Hearing Aid Technician will work under the supervision of a licensed audiologist, performing selected administrative and patient assessment related tasks while also working with hearing aids and other amplification systems in our Charleston and surrounding area offices. Questions should be directed to: Kimberly Astrid Orr, Au.D., CCC-A Clinical Associate Professor Director of Audiology Medical University of South Carolina 135 Rutledge Ave. MSC 550 Charleston, SC 29425 Phone: [phone] option 3 Email: [email protected] Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000991 COM OTO Audiology & Cochlear Implant CC Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-25 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description Job Duties:

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree is helpful but not required
• Experience: Experience preferred. On the job training will be provided
• Bachelor of Science degree In Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline.
• Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification preferred at the time of hire, however, if not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Duties Prepare rooms and equipment daily as well as throughout the day
• Greet and prepare patients for audiologic evaluation and hearing aid appointments Includes but not limited to rooming patients for testing and hearing aid appoints.
• Obtain and document patient history and relevant health information and intake duties as directed by audiologist
• Manage loaner hearing aid bank and manage distribution
• Hearing Aid Support Clean and maintain hearing aids and earmolds
• Troubleshoot common hearing aid issues
• Provide orientation on basic hearing aid care and battery use
• Assist with inventory management and hearing aid orders
• Assist with connectivity of current technologies to hearing aids
• Complete clinic forms associated with the hearing aid program
• Hearing aid programming: Confirm hearing aid program settings for incoming repaired hearing aids
• Prepare hearing aid devices for new hearing aid fittings
• Administrative Tasks Schedule patient appointments as needed
• Manage incoming and outgoing packages primarily related to hearing aids and implantable devices
• Enter and update electronic medical records including but not limited to documentation of your patient communications
• Maintain supplies and order clinical materials as needed
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Manage IT requests regarding equipment per audiologist request
• Compliance and Safety Adhere to HIPAA and patient confidentiality regulations
• Follow infection control procedures and clinic safety standards
• Participate in continuing education and training activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees