Audiology Technician

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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.

1. Under the direction of the department director or designee, provides infant hearing screenings for inpatients and outpatients.

2. Maintains equipment and supplies daily.

3. Reports infant hearing screening data to the medical record, departmental database, and other appropriate sources as directed.

4. Coordinates scheduling needs and follow-up appointments for patients referred from the screening program in accordance with clerical standards.

5. Follows processes for patient hearing technology troubleshooting and repair.

6. Provides project support and assists in quality improvement procedures by actively collecting data as requested by the managing audiologist, director, or designee.

7. Coordinates parent involvement activities and makes initial and follow-up contacts with families of newly identified patients, providing information and support.

8. 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.

8. Other Duties as assigned.