Audiologist

Audiologists Job Description:

• Examine and assess patients with ear, hearing, balance and other related conditions.
• Able to perform, conduct and interprets diagnostic tests, including audiometry evaluations and able to determine the exact nature of an individual’s ear, hearing or balance issues.
• Determine the best course of treatment and develop a treatment plan for hearing rehabilitation, taking the patient’s needs and concerns into consideration.
• Provide counselling and teach alternate forms of communication to the patient and close family members on how to best listen and communicate using methods such as sign language, lip reading or hearing assistive technology.
• Fit and dispense hearing aids to patients. Advice and instruct patients regarding the operation of the devices, as well as the devices’ abilities and uses.
• Monitor, evaluate and follow up on patients’ condition, progress or any developments.
• Update and maintain patient charts and records of treatment and progress.
• Able to present and educate patients on prevention of hearing loss and various rehabilitation options to patients with hearing impairments – able to communicate medical information to patients clearly.
• Build strong doctor-patient relationships and has excellent bedside manner.
• Collaborate well with doctors and other medical professionals as needed.
• Follow all medical laws, guidelines, regulations and standards.
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Works well independently.

* Test available and training will be provided for :
Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential ( VEMP )
Video Head Impulse Test ( VHIT )
VNG Ocular
ABR test