Audiology Extern; Slidell, LA

The Audiology Extern will complete the requisite university and ASHA requirements for completion of the clinical practice requirements for the Au.D. Degree, and will treat and fit patients as described in the All American Hearing (AAH) Patient Journey.

The Extern will receive practical experience in all aspects of hearing aid fittings, service/repairs, and sales, including product knowledge, audio logic assessment, fittings and sales of hearing products and accessories, patient counseling, and aural rehabilitation. Responsibilities also may include assessment of tinnitus and balance disorders, and providing services to pediatric patients.

Responsibilities include assessment of hearing loss, tinnitus, balance disorders, fitting and sales of hearing products and accessories, counseling and follow up services for adult and pediatric patients. Externs will be trained and prepared to meet and provide services to patients remotely through AAH's Tele Hear program.

• Ensure Patient Journey Experience is top priority.
• Conduct patient diagnostics, including pure tone and speech audiometry, immitance testing, tinnitus evaluations, otoacoustic emissions testing and vestibular evaluations.
• Analyze and interpret test results and recommend best solutions for hearing loss.
• Conduct fitting of hearing aids and accessories and consult with Preceptor, Education and Training Staff, Tele Hear Staff or Manufacturers' Representatives on difficult fittings.
• Counsel patients regarding payment and finance options and explain warranty for repair and loss & damage.

• Current enrollment and good standing in accredited Audiology graduate program; eligible for Externship year per university requirements.
• Obtain Audiology and Dispensing Temporary Licensure in state of employment, license in good standing, if required by applicable state law.
• Minimum one year of clinical practice experience.
• Ability to learn and use software systems including:
  Hearing Fusion, NOAH and Inspire OS.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to organize and execute a plan, good problem solving, analytical abilities, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills required.

Temporary license fees, any necessary study materials, and travel arrangements will be paid by AAH.