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
Develop a treatment plan in audiology that considers the impact of disability to the patient
Provide counselling for the patient and close family members on how to best listen and communicate using methods such as lip reading or any other available option to include technology
Teach patients alternate forms of communication such as sign language and lip reading
Providing patients with hearing aids or refer for potential cochlear implant
Educate patients on ways to prevent or delay hearing loss
Maintain records of audiograms and ensure patient confidentiality
Maintain an orderly, efficient and timely flow of patients in conjunction with the supervisor
Instructs patients and family regarding investigations and follow-up clinic appointments
Observes infection control practices and maintains a clean and safe work environment for staff and patients
Demonstrate awareness of community resources available to patients and assists with referrals when necessary
Maintains open communication with the patient and the multidisciplinary team in the clinics to ensure customer satisfaction
Participates 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
Requirements:
Diploma in Clinical Audiology
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Experience 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 brainstern response, neonatal screening, and visual reinforcement audiology
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