Audiology Technical Assistant – 80% to 100%

About the job

Company Description

With more than 13,000 employees representing 160 professions, the Geneva University Hospitals are a reference institution at both national and international levels. To learn more about our institution, take a few minutes to view our 2025 retrospective by clicking here .

The position is attached to the Department of Clinical Neurosciences . This department provides care to patients of all ages, children and adults, suffering from neurosurgical, neurological, ophthalmological and otorhinolaryngological pathologies. Care is adapted to the needs and difficulties of the patient, from the most acute sectors (intermediate care units) to rehabilitation sectors (neurorehabilitation).

The department's objective is to guide patients towards regaining their autonomy through teaching, support and outpatient follow-up. It ensures the operation of patients as well as their support, to promote early return home. In the same spirit, outpatient care is also prioritised and surgical activity optimised to facilitate access to care within a reasonable timeframe.

The Otorhinolaryngology and Cervicofacial Surgery Service provides comprehensive diagnostic, therapeutic and psychological care for patients, newborns, children, adults and the elderly, suffering from ENT conditions ranging from sensory functional disorders (hearing, balance, olfaction, taste), or motor disorders (facial paralysis, laryngeal paralysis, swallowing disorders) to organic lesions (infectious, malformative, benign and malignant tumours).

The service has an 18-bed hospitalisation unit, a surgical block with 5 rooms, an outpatient care unit, a polyclinic, a new audiology and vestibulometry platform, and a daytime emergency reception service, 5 days a week.

Job Description

You perform audiology and vestibulometry examinations to determine the functional state of the organs, auditory nerve centres and vestibular system using appropriate equipment.

You carry out secretarial tasks arising from this role.

You collaborate in organising the operation of the audiology and vestibulometry laboratory (schedules, attendance, task distribution).

You participate in teaching tasks for assistant doctors, clinic heads, speech therapists, colleagues and new staff.

You conduct quality control of the examinations performed.

Qualifications

You hold a federal certificate in audiology or any training deemed equivalent.

You have at least two years’ experience in audiology (a considerable asset).

You possess good knowledge of deafness, the operation of measuring devices, hearing aids and IT.

You ensure the execution of acoustic equipment assessments, keeping informed of changes and adaptations in the OFAS rules relating to auxiliary means.

You act as the close contact between the patient, audioprosthetists and expert doctors from AI, SUVA and AM organisations.

You have a strong aptitude for teamwork, are service/quality oriented and have good interpersonal skills.

You have at least a C1 level in French (written and spoken), good knowledge of English at B2 level minimum (spoken and written), knowledge of other languages is a considerable asset.

Knowledge in adjusting hearing aids is an advantage.

Additional Information

• Start date: as soon as possible
• Number of positions: 1
• Work rate: 80% to 100%
• Function class: 14
• Contract: permanent
• Application deadline: 03.09.2026
• Contact for information: Ms A. Pérez Fornos, laboratory manager, angelica.perez-fornos@hug.ch

Your application file must include a letter demonstrating your motivation, your CV, copies of diplomas and certificates required for the position, and the last 2 work certificates.

This announcement is addressed equally to women and men.

Wishing to engage in the fight against unemployment, the HUG encourage applications coming from the Cantonal Employment Office.

Only applications submitted via the recruitment platform will be considered. Paper and email applications will not be processed.