Audiologist

Job Description

• Provide direct care and perform duties in critical care, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of critical care nursing standards.
• Administer hearing tests and exams to assess the type and degree of impairment using specialized instruments and electronic equipment, including:
• Pure tone audiometry
• Speech audiometry
• Immittance measurement
• Otoacoustic emission evaluation
• Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR)
• Behavioral Observation Audiometry (BOA)
• Play audiometry
• Newborn hearing screening
• Counsel and instruct clients on techniques to improve hearing or speech, including sign language or lip-reading.
• Select and prescribe ear protection devices, such as earplugs and earmuffs.
• Evaluate hearing disorders to determine diagnoses and appropriate treatment courses.
• Maintain client records throughout the care process, from initial evaluation to discharge.
• Plan and conduct treatment programs for clients' hearing or speech issues, consulting with other healthcare professionals as necessary.
• Recommend assistive devices based on clients’ needs and types of impairments.
• Refer clients to additional medical or educational services when required.
• Advise educators and healthcare staff on hearing and speech-related topics.
• Conduct or direct research on hearing or speech topics, sharing findings to aid in developing new procedures, technology, or treatments.
• Develop and supervise hearing screening programs.
• Fit and tune cochlear implants, providing rehabilitation to assist clients in adjusting to amplified listening.
• Instruct clients, parents, teachers, or employers on avoiding behaviors that may cause miscommunication.
• Participate in conferences and training to stay updated on new treatment methods or technologies for hearing or speech disorders.
• Measure noise levels in various environments and conduct hearing protection programs for industries, schools, and communities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess and rehabilitate recipients of hearing implants.
• Stay informed about new equipment, operational procedures, and maintenance.
• Fit and dispense hearing aids and assistive listening devices, such as FM systems.
• Conduct otoscopic evaluations.
• Comply with all Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and infection control policies, standards, and procedures, collaborating with hospital management.
• Follow documented OSH procedures and specific responsibilities.
• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation protocols to ensure safety.
• Report OSH hazards, incidents, near misses, and issues, assisting in risk assessment and incident reporting.
• Adhere to waste management procedures and policies.
• Attend applicable OSH and infection control training programs, mock drills, and awareness sessions.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to safety system protocols.