What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audiology Assistant position at Children's Hospital Colorado?
Job Overview
The Audiology Assistant I supports professional audiology staff with diagnostic audio logic evaluations, patient equipment, communication with families and outside professionals/organizations, and database management, while maintaining organization of clinic space, equipment, and supplies in all settings in which audiology services are offered. The Audiology Assistant I is an entry level position in a Career Advancement Program (CAP).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Location: Uptown Audiology. This role provides cross-coverage as needed at Wheat Ridge, North Campus, and Broomfield Therapy
Job Details: 1.0 FTE; 40 hours/week – eligible for benefits
Shift Details: 40 hours per week, 4x9-hour days and 1x4-hour day
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.
1. Assists audiologists in two-person behavioral testing.
2. Provides newborn hearing screenings to inpatients and outpatients, as required. Maintains electronic database for state reporting purposes.
3. Provides hearing aid check-in, troubleshooting, verification, and delivery support. Schedules return of ear molds, hearing aids, accessories, and supplies to families. Performs ear mold fittings on patients.
4. Communicates with families and outside professionals/organizations, as requested, following HIPAA regulations.
5. Documents in the electronic medical record, as necessary.
6. Maintains the loaner hearing aid stock and manages database.
7. Performs calibrations and listening checks on a regular basis; Loads software and troubleshoots hardware repairs on audiology equipment.
8. Maintains organization and cleaning of the clinic while following infection control procedures; orders and stocks supplies across sites.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION – Bachelor’s Degree required; major or concentration in communication disorders or early childhood education is preferred.
- EXPERIENCE – Six months relevant experience.
- EQUIVALENCY – N/A
- CERTIFICATION(S) - BLS for Healthcare Providers/CPR.
Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $24.72 to $37.08
Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.
As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.
Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.
EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Salary : $25 - $37