Pool Audiologist

Responsibilities:

Examine patients with ear, hearing or balance and other related problems using equipment such as audiometers, speech analysers

Conduct the prescribed hearing tests, understand, interpret findings, and determine if hearing impairment is conductive or sensorineural in nature

Provide patients with hearing aids or refer for potential cochlear implant

Evaluate all patients on follow up on the current condition and make note of any developments or changes

Educate patients on ways to prevent or delay hearing loss

Work in collaboration with other specialty in a multi-disciplinary approach to include newborn, paediatric and adult hearing screening

Maintain records of audiograms and ensure patient confidentiality

Assess patient and family education needs and provides appropriate teaching based on their needs

Instruct patient and family regarding investigations and follow up clinic appointments

Observe infection control practices and maintains a clean and safe work environment for staff and patients

Participate in data collection and monitoring of unit-based quality indicators

Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines for staff and patients, reporting any accidents, incidents, hazards, or equipment defects in accordance with laid down policies

Participate in unit based continuing education, quality improvement (QI) projects

Requirements:

Diploma in Clinical Audiology

Minimum 2 years of working in a busy Audiology facility, with expertise in paediatrics

Demonstrate adequate knowledge as well as skills to conduct and interpret Pure Tone Audiometry, Speech Audiometry, tympanometry Transient Evoked Otoacoustic, Emissions Brain Evoked Response Auditory/ Auditory Brainstem Response, Neonatal Screening and Visual Reinforcement Audiology

Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Excellent written and Verbal communication skill