Job Title: Hearing Instrument Specialist
Reports To: Department Director and Audiologists
Location:
Job Status: Full Time
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Hearing Instrument Specialist is responsible for the identification and rehabilitation of hearing impairment including determining the appropriateness and benefit of amplification. Also, provides basic audiometric testing. The Hearing Instrument Specialist counsels patients regarding test results and reviews options that best meet their hearing care needs. Performs hearing aid testing, selection, and fitting to all populations. Reviews pricing and sale of hearing aids as a part of the patient education process.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:
Administers Tests
• Conducts air and bone conduction threshold measurements.
• Performs standard audiometric testing as required by state law.
• Obtains Speech Reception Thresholds (SRT).
• Establishes Most Comfortable Listening Level (MCL).
• Determines Uncomfortable Listening Level (UCL/LDL).
• Uses speech masking.
• When applicable performs advanced diagnostic testing.
• Coordinates and interprets test results.
• Completes chart notes for each patient seen and sends written report to referring physician and primary care physician
Manages Hearing Rehabilitation
• Counsels patients regarding test results.
• Reviews and recommends products for hearing care options.
• Thoroughly explain the actual and realistic expected results and capabilities of the hearing instrument in restoration of the patient’s hearing.
• Provides hearing aid dispensing, including selection, fitting, ear-mold acoustics, ongoing management with follow-up, and education.
• Demonstrates and sells Assisted Listening Devices (ALD’s), batteries, and other special products.
• Refers patients to appropriate medical professionals as needed. Provides appropriate validation and verification of hearing aids.
• Follows correct and timely fitting protocols
• Performs appropriate patient counseling