Clinical Audiologist (Temporary), Surgery at Aga Khan University Hospital

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