Title:  Hearing Aid Technician

Title: Hearing Aid Technician  

Location: Upper East Side  

Org Unit: Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 

Work Days: Monday-Friday 

Weekly Hours: 14.00 

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $28.30 - $32.69  

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices 

Position Summary

Provides technician support to the overall hearing aid program and audiologists.

Job Responsibilities

• Using clinical databases, order, track and prepare hearing aids, bone conduction devices and other technology for upcoming patient appointment; maintain and track supply inventories of clinical consumables, devices, services, etc.
• With training, troubleshoot and perform minor hearing device repairs for scheduled or walk-in patients.
• Communicate with audiologists concerning updates on orders, insurance verifications or prior authorizations. Assist the audiologists in the completion of clinical appointments as needed.
• Maintain inventory of loaner devices including those procured for temporary use from manufacturers as well as those purchased by our clinic using donor funds.
• Update hearing aid manufacturer software as necessary. Participate in all scheduled technology update sessions held by hearing aid manufacturer representatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma

Experience

Knowledge of audiology equipment and basic hearing aid functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to trouble-shoot technical issues.

Licenses and Certifications

• New York State Hearing Aid Dispensing license

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “any person, any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

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