Job Information
Weill Cornell Medical College Hearing Aid Technician in New York, New York
Title: Hearing Aid Technician
Location: Upper East Side
Org Unit: Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Work Days: Monday-Friday
Weekly Hours: 14.00
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $28.30 - $32.69
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
Provides technician support to the overall hearing aid program and audiologists.
Job Responsibilities
Using clinical databases, order, track and prepare hearing aids, bone conduction devices and other technology for upcoming patient appointment; maintain and track supply inventories of clinical consumables, devices, services, etc.
With training, troubleshoot and perform minor hearing device repairs for scheduled or walk-in patients.
Communicate with audiologists concerning updates on orders, insurance verifications or prior authorizations. Assist the audiologists in the completion of clinical appointments as needed.
Maintain inventory of loaner devices including those procured for temporary use from manufacturers as well as those purchased by our clinic using donor funds.
Update hearing aid manufacturer software as necessary. Participate in all scheduled technology update sessions held by hearing aid manufacturer representatives.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
- High School Diploma
Experience
Knowledge of audiology equipment and basic hearing aid functions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to trouble-shoot technical issues.
Licenses and Certifications
- New York State Hearing Aid Dispensing license
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
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