Audiometric Technician

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Detailed Overview: Under the general supervision of the Clinical Practice Leader, Audiology and receiving guidance from the Audiologist, the Audiometric Technician assists in the audiological evaluation of clients; conducts general audiometric tests; performs and makes arrangements for audiometric screening activities; provides education and information to clients; assists in training hearing screeners to carry out hearing screening procedures; checks, troubleshoots and performs minor maintenance on auditory equipment; performs physical fitting and client orientation to hearing aids, and takes ear mold impressions as required. The Audiometric Technician maintains supply and equipment inventories and participates in the development of program policies, program meetings, in-services and quality improvement initiatives; performs client information intake functions and administrative support duties as requested. Responsibilities:

- Assists the Audiologist during hearing and hearing aid evaluations of very young, developmentally delayed and difficult to test children using various behaviour management and conditioning techniques.
- Conducts general audiometric tests such as automated otoacoustic emission (AOAE) screening, automated auditory brainstem response screening (AABR), pure tone hearing screening and impedance tests following established pass/fail protocols. Instructs clients on procedures and records and reports test results to the Audiologist.
- Makes arrangements for audiometric screening activities in clinical and community settings, such as hospitals and schools, by performing duties such as liaising with school officials to schedule and confirm screening times, booking clients for programs/services, and establishing and maintaining client statistics. Assists in providing training to screening personnel in the use of portable audiometers.
- Remains current with hearing aid and FM technology, and instructs clients, caregivers and community agencies regarding the use of this equipment.
- Performs fitting and modification of ear molds; takes client ear impressions, which includes visual inspection of the ear canal, inserting impression material, checking for accuracy, and processing for shipment.
- Completes troubleshooting procedures on client hearing aids and auditory equipment through the use of a hearing aid test box (where applicable), hearing aid stethoscope, client interview, and/or case file review. Sends equipment for repair as required.
- Assists with the development and/or implementation of program policies, work methods and procedures.
- Participates in program meetings and in-services. Maintains current knowledge of audiometric issues/products/equipment by reviewing journals and literature and attending related training courses, seminars and conferences.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives by performing duties such as identifying areas requiring improvement and making recommendations to relevant personnel to ensure optimal services are provided.
- Performs client intake functions including obtaining rel