Health Care Science Assistant (ATO Audiology)
Full-time
Junior Executive
Worcester, WR5 1DD, England
4 months ago
Job Purpose: To assist the audiologist in the performance of their duties To perform range of routine tasks, including patient pr.....
Job Purpose: To assist the audiologist in the performance of their duties To perform range of routine tasks, including patient preparation and routine equipment maintenance. To undertake servicing and programming of replacement hearing aids and contribute to the patients rehabilitation programme. To undertake administrative and clerical duties involved in the day-to-day running of the department. To participate in maintaining a safe working environment Key Duties: Clinical Servicing and maintenance of hearing aids, to include programming of digital hearing aids. Assisting the qualified audiologist in patient preparation and clinical procedures. Advice on hearing aid care to patients and care workers. To assist audiologists in outpatient clinics at various hospitals, health centres and GP practices within the County. Stock control Administration To undertake administrative and clerical duties involved in the day-to-day running of the Audiology and Hearing Aid Services Department. Responsible for dispatching adults/paediatrics moulds and hearing aids for repair, together with the relevant documentation and the subsequent booking in procedure using the computerised audiology patient management system. Maintenance of patients records and assisting in the collection of statistical information. To assist in the smooth running of the audiology service, ensuring records are kept accurately, stock levels are regularly checked and administration is up to date. To participate in departmental income generation and balancing daily account, prior to paying into the cashier. To gain a general understanding of other departmental activities. Equipment To ensure calibration of audiometric test equipment, to BSA/departmental recommended procedures. Undertaking daily and weekly B700 mechanical and biological calibration, reporting any discrepancies to a Principal Audiologist.
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