Audiology Aide-Optional

About the role

The Audiology Aide at TriHealth supports safe, accurate newborn hearing screenings and provides essential assistance within the hospital setting. Reporting to a licensed Audiologist, this position offers hands-on training and the opportunity to support critical early identification care for our youngest patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs hearing screens on infants in the hospital nurseries and as outpatients, according to State of Ohio Department of Health guidelines.
• Supports the audiologist in patient and clinic preparation.
• Data management and administrative support.
• Aid in coordination of patients and providers to ensure effective operations.

Requirements

• High School Degree
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
• Knowledge of hearing and hearing loss

Benefits

• Competitive shift differentials
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement

Job Overview

This position is responsible for patient and clinic preparation to support the audiologist. Data management/administrative support is also provided.

Working Conditions

• Climbing - Occasionally
• Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Frequently
• Lifting
• Pulling - Consistently
• Pushing - Consistently
• Reaching - Consistently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Talking - Consistently
• Using Hands - Frequently
• Color Vision - Occasionally
• Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello."
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist.
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas.
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met.
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators).
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service.
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community.