Job Summary

The Audiology Extern at LACHB is responsible for helping maintain the flow of the clinic as a whole. Through supporting the Doctor of Audiology, the Extern can hone their skills and knowledge while providing care to LACHB patients at a fast pace. Key duties include:

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Taking direct/indirect instruction from Audio Director during Audio procedures (HAE’s and VNG’s)
• Rotate throughout different locations with adding a potential Saturday shift in the near future.
• Learn and know all aspects of the clinic, i.e.; audios, tinnitus masking, VNG, hearing aid evaluations, hearing aid fittings, follow-ups, checks, ear impressions, wax removals, etc.
• Maintaining cleanliness of clinic space, stock of audiological supplies (otoscope tips, probe tips), charging equipment, sanitizing reusable tips, restocking receivers / domes. 
• Become proficient at testing protocols and testing equipment, including Montebello, Hawthorne, DTLA and Glendale locations
• Manage stock of HAs/chargers, receivers, and domes / ear tips.
• Restock any audiology supplies (impression cartridges, dams, etc) needed for the office and run it through Ancillary Supervisor
• Sanitize the sound booth, chairs, audio equipment.
• Input stock HAs/chargers into Counselear (specific Audiology software)
• Keep track of PT warranty dates
• Keep track of PT trial period expiration dates
• Prep a day before for fittings (charge the HAs, charger, purchase agreement, receiver in R/L, and color markings Blue/Red)
• Assist with ENT walk ins in the office that include clean, check/repair, reinstructing if urgent request is required
• Register PT HA warranty with the manufacturer through the portal
• Assemble new equipment for the office
• Assist hearing tests and follow up appointments
• Run audiological evaluations, which include tymps, reflexes, OAE’s, and submit reports for Dr. Thakkar’s revision / approval.
• Install/update fitting software (resound, starkey, rexton, signia, oticon) in Noah
• Sanitize audio equipment at the end of the day in metricide/wavicide (otoscope specula, OAE tips, Tymp tips,etc)
• Charge the otoscope batteries when needed, replace otoscope batteries/bulbs
• Try to maintain the sound booth, HAF room, HAE room cleanliness
• Request any supplies/audio equipment from the Ancillary Supervisor
• Type chart notes for walk-ins (HAR/clean & check), and follow-up visits. 
• Perform hearing aid orientation after Dr. Thakkar is done with the initial fitting (once qualified)
• File loss and damage claim forms for HAs
• Package and schedule pick up for HAR’s
• Keep track of what is being sent out (HAR,RFC,EIs)