Senior Assistant Technical Officer Audiology

Job overview

We are looking for a reliable individual with excellent communication skills, at ease working with adults with a hearing loss, their family and carers.

You will be working independently, as part of the Adult Audiology team, to deliver a friendly, yet professional aftercare service to patients with hearing aids.

Ideally you will have worked within an Audiology department and have previous experience of working with hearing aids and people with a hearing loss. Whilst training will be given, knowledge of the Auditbase system is desirable as well as Oticon and Phonak software.

Main duties of the job

Key Duties will include;

• Assist in the smooth running of the hearing aid repair service and the support role of ear mould management and stock organisation
• Assist in the training for new ATO staff, student Audiologists and associate Audiologists.
• Modify existing ear moulds or venting, take aural impressions to make new ear moulds according to the assessment.·
• To fit, verify and instruct patient on how to use prescribed hearing aids within a current management plan
• Examination and recording of ear and tympanic membrane condition
• Examination and repair of hearing aid and associated accessories

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful applicant will supervise the work of the Assistant Technical Audiologists.

Co-ordinate stock orders and requirements.

Run autonomous repair clinics.