Audiology Technician

Summary

Provides infant hearing screenings for inpatients and outpatients under the direction of department director or designee. Manages data for patients as part of statewide Newborn Hearing Screening, Tracking, and Intervention Programs. Assists with technical/clerical duties, including patient hearing technology and troubleshooting. Coordinates parent involvement activities.

Required Education

Associate Degree or Equivalent Experience

Required Work Experience

Entry Level - Experience Not Required

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Department: CC014300 Audiology - Little Rock
• Work Shift: Please See Job Description For Details.

Responsibilities

• Provides infant hearing screenings for inpatients and outpatients.
• Maintains equipment and supplies daily.
• Reports infant hearing screening data to the medical record, departmental database, and other appropriate sources as directed.
• Captures and reports data for statewide Newborn Hearing Screening, Tracking, and Intervention Programs.
• Coordinates scheduling needs and follow-up appointments for patients referred from the screening program in accordance with clerical standards.
• Follows processes for patient hearing technology troubleshooting and repair.
• Provides project support and assists in quality improvement procedures by actively collecting data as requested by the managing audiologist, director, or designee.
• Captures and reports data for statewide Newborn Hearing Screening, Tracking, and Intervention Programs.
• Coordinates parent involvement activities and makes initial and follow-up contacts with families of newly identified patients, providing information and support.
• Serves as the patient liaison and develops and implements parent-to-parent support activities that are educational, informative, and motivating.
• Connects families to statewide systems of support.

Qualifications

• Required Certifications: None specified
• Recommended Certifications: None specified