Audiology Assistant
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About the job
Join our team as a Casual Audiology Assistant - Newborn Hearing!
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist in patient audiometric testing and in patient education
- Screen newborns to access level of hearing acuity using technical audiometric equipment.
- Recognize need to postpone screening and request medical assistance for newborn as necessary.
- Maintain a high degree of cleanliness and order within clinic, testing areas and equipment.
- Demonstrate cost effective use of human and material resources and report supply and material shortages to manager/director.
- Relay screening results to parents.
- Retrieve test results and record data according to department standards.
- Consult with audiologist or manager if there are equipment problems or other issues.
- Complete forms and other paperwork and conducts other miscellaneous clerical duties as needed.
- All other duties as assigned by manager.
- Perform functions that require using audiometric technical equipment.
- Ensure patient safety through contacting a physician, either through the ENT services or ER, of any occurrence or incident relating to patient care.
- Document results according to the prospective hospital's procedures.
- Participate in quality assurance, confidentiality and compliance activities.
- High School diploma required.
- 1 year experience working with children OR junior/senior level undergraduate student, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
- BS in health related field preferred.
- Analytical ability to understand testing equipment and procedures.
- Cognitive ability to think clearly and accurately to assist with pediatric patient testing.
- Communication skills needed to work effectively with patients, parents, staff members and supervisor.
- Audio and visual acuity for observation of test analysis.Interpersonal skills necessary to frequently interact with patients of various developmental levels and family members in periods of emotional stress.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.Basic computer skills.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances
- Clearances with Renewal
- Act 31, 33, 34, & 73
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
From UPMC's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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