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AUDIOMETRIC TECHNICIAN

Looking for a career change? Do you like helping people and making a difference? Join our team based out of South Seattle. We have a friendly and professional environment. We will get you certified and trained on the job as an audiometric technician/ Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist. Our mission is to be the best hearing conservation service provider in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Our foremost goal is to help in the prevention of hearing loss from noise and other factors.

Washington Audiology Services, Inc. is a hearing conservation service provider that has been in business for 40 years. We are a nationally recognized service with the familiarity and responsibility of a local provider. Enjoy a positive and purposeful environment. We are looking to train and certify Audiometric Technicians to join our team as soon as possible. We provide on-site hearing testing and related services for employers and on occasion there may be travel to Alaska.

Overnight Travel is required. If you like some travel in your job then this is the one for you. You will see parts of the Pacific Northwest and possibly Alaska. When a technician is traveling and testing clients, they are eligible for a daily bonus and all travel expenses are covered by CONUS.

This position has a varied schedule, which may include some early morning and late-night shifts. We do our best to accommodate the needs of our client’s needs and those of our employees.

Job Duties:

• Meet with workers and conduct routine hearing tests with audiometers.
• Contact clients prior to testing to confirm service details via phone or email.
• Perform on site hearing testing, otoscope exams, training in hearing conservation, and proper selection and fitting of hearing protection devices.
• Preparation of all test result data, reporting, and communications of results with clients.
• Responsible for explanation of test results to each client along with appropriate counseling as needed.
• Evaluate fit of hearing protection devices and provide appropriate recommendations as part of clients’ hearing conservation program.
• Potential for further training to conduct accurate noise level survey measurements and evaluation write-ups. Responsible for preparing reports of survey measurements.
• Help maintain patient files and perform clerical duties and other administrative support functions.
• Inspect trucks for safety concerns and maintenance.

*Certification by the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) is a requirement of this position, but is not needed to apply. Paid training and certification will be provided.

Skills Required:

• Applicants should enjoy and be comfortable with travel and working independently.
• Must be punctual and dependable with excellent customer service skills.
• A clean driving record is required
• Pre-employment and random drug testing are required.
• DOT exam is required
• Computer knowledge in Microsoft Office required.
• If hired, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious accommodation is needed. Must be willing to observe local and rural COVID-19 masking, social distancing, and testing requirements which may vary by community.

Skills Preferred:

• Medical Data Entry
• Verbal Communication
• Team Player
• Strong Work Ethic
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle a high volume of patients.
• Work independently and as a team player.
• Be reliable.
• Have superior customer service skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish/Tagalog is also a plus.

Pay and Benefits:

• $20 an hour
• Up to $50 a day travel bonus
• Per Diem authorized in accordance with Joint Travel Regulation (JTR)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401K after 30 days of employment

Education:

• High school degree or equivalent