Audiology Assistant

Johns Hopkins Medicine•Saint Petersburg, FL

3d•$19 - $30

About The Position

The Audiology Assistant performs clinical duties under the direct supervision of licensed audiologist for which the assistant has been specifically trained and is authorized to perform according to the State of Florida certification requirements. The position is not licensed to make decisions regarding the diagnosis, management and/or future dispositions of patients. Hours : 30 Hours Per Week, Part-Time Location: New Port Richey, FL

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communication disorders or related field in speech-language pathology or audiology required.
Audiology Assistant licensure must be obtained prior to the start date of this role

Responsibilities

Assists in the following services that are planned, designed and supervised: Conducts basic hearing testing without diagnostic interpretation
Conducts impedance audiometric testing
Assists in the evaluation of difficult to test patients
Records Case history information
Assists in conducting real ear measurements
Assists in Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) and Ototacoustic Emissions testing (OAE)
Reports changes in client performance or hearing aid performance to the licensed audiologist
Completes screening procedures
Prepares clinical materials and test environment for audiologist (i.e.: data entry, maintains supplies inventory, sound check and infection control)
Performs clerical functions necessary to maintain clinical record
Participates in research projects, in-service training, public relations programs, or similar activities as planned, designed and directed by licensee.