Audiology Extern

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
45 Francis Street (Show on map)
Mar 07, 2025
While this is a year-long learning experience, externs are expected to arrive with a solid ability to execute the standard audiometric test battery and basic skills in hearing aid troubleshooting, programming, earmold impression and fitting. Over the course of the externship, externs will be expected to achieve mastery of administration and interpretation in the following diagnostic areas: Pure tone and speech audiometry, tympanometry/acoustic reflexes, otoacoustic emissions, adult ABR,VNG, VEMP, Epley. Externs will also need to develop independence and mastery of the hearing aid evaluation and fitting process from assessment of patient needs and the appropriate selection of amplification through fitting, counseling, adjustment and follow up. Externs are expected to demonstrate good communication skills and a strong work ethic with ahigh degree of professionalism in interactions with patients and staff. The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.