Audiology Technician

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Discover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region. Organization: Audiology - Support Staff Job Summary: The Audiology Technician supports audiologists and clinic operations by assisting with patient care, hearing device management, inventory coordination, and administrative functions. This role serves as an important member of the care team, helping deliver high-quality hearing healthcare while ensuring efficient clinic and laboratory operations. The position offers exposure to hearing aid technology, cochlear implants, and patient care across the lifespan. . Audiology Technician Location: Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center Franklin 919 Murfreesboro Rd., Franklin, TN 37064 Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (1-hour lunch) Hear Your Future Calling? Launch Your Career in Audiology & Speech Pathology Are you exploring a future in Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology, or Communication Sciences? This is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced clinical setting while working alongside some of the nation's leading hearing and communication specialists. At the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center in Franklin , you'll help patients of all ages improve their hearing, communication, and quality of life while developing valuable clinical, technical, and patient care skills that can prepare you for graduate school and future healthcare careers. About Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center Franklin The Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center is a nationally recognized leader in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing, speech, language, and swallowing disorders. Our multidisciplinary team includes: Audiologists Speech-Language Pathologists ENT (Otolaryngology) Specialists Rehabilitation Therapists We deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care using the latest hearing aid technology, cochlear implants, and communication therapies. Audiology Technician Role Overview As an Audiology Technician, you will support the Hearing Aid Lab and clinic operations, playing a critical role in patient care, device management, and clinical workflow. This position blends direct patient interaction, technical troubleshooting, and administrative coordination, making it an ideal stepping stone for careers in Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology. What You'll Do Provide hands-on support to patients with hearing aids, assistive listening devices, and Bluetooth connectivity Assist with same-day clinic visits, ensuring efficient and high-quality patient care Manage inventory, ordering, shipping, and tracking of hearing devices and supplies Coordinate with audiologists and lab staff to ensure clinic readiness Maintain accurate records in electronic systems such as TIMS Travel to satellite clinics as needed to support patient care delivery Why This Role Is Great for You Ideal for recent graduates and aspiring Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Communication Sciences professionals seeking hands-on clinical experience Gain exposure to cochlear implants, hearing aids, and assistive technology Work in a collaborative team of 20-25 providers Build valuable skills in patient care, healthcare technology, clinical operations, and interdisciplinary teamwork Gain experience at a nationally recognized hearing and communication center affiliated with Vanderbilt Health Enjoy a predictable Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences, or a related field preferred Three or more years of customer service or patient-facing experience Experience working with pediatric or special needs populations preferred Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills Detail-oriented with a positive, team-first attitude Ready to Hear Where Your Career Can Take You? If you're passionate about helping people connect, communicate, and thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Join a nationally recognized team dedicated to transforming lives through better hearing and communication. Apply today and start building your future with Vanderbilt Health. Key Responsibilities: · Assist patients with hearing aid troubleshooting, Bluetooth pairing, and earmold pickups · Support same-day clinic visits and respond to patient inquiries · Manage device inventory, shipping/receiving, and order tracking · Coordinate with audiologists and lab technicians to prepare for appointments · Maintain accurate documentation and billing in electronic systems (e.g., TIMS) · Travel to satellite clinics as needed Why This Role Is Great for You: · Ideal for recent Speech or Audiology graduates seeking clinical exposure · Work alongside 20–25 providers in a collaborative, supportive environment · Gain experience with cochlear implants, hearing aids, and assistive technology · Build foundational skills in patient care, communication, and healthcare operations · Great Monday - Friday business hours schedule Qualifications: · High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Speech, Audiology, or related field preferred) · 3+ years of experience in customer service or patient care · Experience with special needs populations is a plus · Strong interpersonal, organizational, and multitasking skills · Friendly, detail-oriented, and team-focused mindset DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES: · Assist and counsel same day clinic patients independently with hearing aid repairs, supplies, earmold pick up and accessory Bluetooth pairing. · Document and bill for patient care services. · Schedule same day clinic patients for hearing aid cleanings, supplies, and repairs, and earmold pick up. · Respond timely to patient messages/calls and provider clinical messages. · Complete quality check of invoices with our negotiated prices and purchase order numbers. · Ship items back to manufacturers for repairs, remakes, or refunds via USPS, UPS, or FedEx. · Order hearing aids, accessories, and earmolds per Track aid or custom hearing aid forms TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES · Patient Documentation and Billing (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery proficiency in documentation practices. Documents in the appropriate templates and utilizes only approved abbreviations within patient documentation. Meets institutional standards for quality and timeliness of documentation and billing. May orient new staff to departmental and VUMC documentation standards. Will complete accurate chart audits of co-workers’ documentation. · Customer Service (Intermediate): Keeps management informed on all aspects of one or more projects. Takes personal responsibility to ensure external and internal customer satisfaction is met despite pressures and/or significant obstacles. Discuss options with customers for alternative ways to meet expectations cost-effectively and efficiently. Commands respect and confidence from customers, and identifies, influences, and creates business opportunities. Deals with unexpected customer demands smoothly and without conflict. · Audiology Patient Education (Intermediate): Communicates functional impact of assessment findings, treatment interventions, diagnosis, and disease process. Adapts communication to the level of understanding of the patient. Determines comprehension and need for repetition and/or revision of counseling methods. Promotes public awareness and prevention of communicative and related disorders through local, and regional presentations to patient groups (e.g. American Tinnitus Association, Vestibular Disorders Association etc.) Generates measurable improvement in understanding and quality of life of patients and their families. · Hearing Aid Maintenance (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to maintain devices, accessories, or systems in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Assures that parts inventory is sufficient. · Quality Assurance (Novice): Has provided continuous analysis and evaluation of assignment work processes, constantly striving for improvement in the way tasks and activities are accomplished by questioning their value to the process and contributing creative solutions. Has participated in the process of establishing, communicating and monitoring standards for quality and excellence. Demonstrates the ability to actually work on and improve a current business process, product or service. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. ​ Core Accountabilities: * Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 3 years Education: High School Diploma or GED This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.