MUSCP - Audiology​/Hearing Aid Technician - Department of Otolaryngology

Under the supervision of a licensed audiologist, the Audiology/ Hearing Aid Technician performs administrative and patient assessment related tasks while also working with hearing aids and other amplification systems in our Charleston and surrounding area offices.

• Full-time, 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday.
• Some travel between clinics.

• 40% Clinical Duties
  • Prepare rooms and equipment daily as well as throughout the day.
  • Greet and prepare patients for audio logic evaluation and hearing aid appointments.
  • Room patients for testing and hearing aid appointments; obtain and document patient history and relevant health information and intake duties as directed by audiologist.
  • Manage loaner hearing aid bank and distribution.
• 30% 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 fittings.
• 30% Administrative Tasks
  • Schedule patient appointments as needed.
  • Manage incoming and outgoing packages related to hearing aids and implantable devices.
  • Enter and update electronic medical records including patient communications.
  • Maintain supplies and order clinical materials as needed.
  • Maintain inventory of equipment.
  • Manage IT requests regarding equipment per audiologist request.

• Adhere to HIPAA and patient confidentiality regulations.
• Follow infection control procedures and clinic safety standards.
• Participate in continuing education and training activities.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline.
• Experience:
  
  None required.
• Certification:
  Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification preferred at time of hire; if not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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