Audiology Technician

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

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Day (United States of America)

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40

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No Department Details Summary Responsible to improve access to patient care by increasing availability of audiology services; increasing productivity and enhancing patient satisfaction. Participate in care in a unique healthcare setting, which are characterized by efficient, focused care of patients. Works seamlessly with audiologists, physicians, nurses and front line staff, to serve our patients efficiently. Consistently demonstrates the ability to provide appropriate services and care in accordance with the unique needs inherent to patient's age and culture. Job Description Assists in hearing aid and ear mold sales and repairs while managing all hearing aid paperwork associated. Provide comprehensive technical support with the audiologists to patients with hearing deficits. Assist with hearing conservation programs. Prepare audiograms, as well as after testing, ensure audiogram is entered for hearing aid fittings. Completes comprehensive hearing assessments using age appropriate testing methods and equipment as directed by physician or audiologist. Performs hearing tests, computer testing of hearing aids, sell and adjust hearing aids. Provides counseling of care, use and maintenance for all hearing aid fittings. Follow up calls to clients fit with hearing aids. Act as support staff for the Audiologist. Will be responsible for in-service at nursing homes, if requested. Assists in collecting and preparing departmental needs for data transformation. Responsible for hearing aid charts as well as filing paperwork associated with hearing aid and ear mold sales and repairs. Assists in tasks including, but not limited to: answering telephones, scheduling of appointments, taking payments, verifying personal data and insurance, checking in and out of scheduled clients, completing work-queue scheduling, sanitizing of equipment, and patient areas. Ensure the integrity of all inventory, equipment and supplies, including: availability, repairs, restocking, ordering, cleaning, and that accessories are plugged in and charged for use. Completes and maintains all continuing education requirements annually assigned. Maintains knowledge of care, use and maintenance of hearing aids. Qualifications Knowledge of the principles, concepts and methodology needed to perform duties associated with providing audiometric testing. Knowledge of care, use and maintenance of hearing aids. Interpretation of audiogram and tympanogram is helpful. Licensed as a Hearing Aid Dispenser in the state(s) of practice through the appropriate state licensure board required. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org. The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization's transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health's commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan's mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.