Ototech/Audiology Technician

Summary:

The Ototech provides basic audiologic and immittance testing for and at the request of Ear, Nose and Throat physicians in a medical clinic setting while being supervised by a licensed audiologist.

Essential Job Functions:

Assist audiologists in the daily performance of audiologic and immittance testing for ear, nose and throat patients; those tests include but are not limited to:

• Otoscopy


• Tympanometry and acoustic reflex testing


• Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissionstesting( DPOAE) testing


• Pure tone air and bone Audiometry


• Speech Audiometry


• Test Assisting with Children

• Regular use of standard audiometric equipment


• Regular use of EMR (Electronic Medical Records)


• Willing to learn other aspects of the office and support team when short handed


• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Working knowledge of medical terminology


• Working knowledge of current OSHA and blood borne pathogen regulations


• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage several tasks simultaneously.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, physicians and providers.


• Ability to maintain professional behavior and promote a positive image of the practice.


• Be responsible and compassionate.


• Be detailed oriented. 


• Communicate well with both patients and coworkers.
  
  

Education:

The accepted minimal educational background for an audiologist's assistant should be a high school diploma and competency-based training.

Applicant will be required to complete CPOP training.