Locum Audiologist

Responsibilities

• Examine patients with ear, hearing, or balance and other related problems using equipment such as audiometers and speech analysers.
• Conduct prescribed hearing tests, understand and 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 specialties 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 provide appropriate teaching based on their needs.
• Instruct patient and family regarding investigations and follow-up clinic appointments.
• Observe infection control practices and maintain 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 and quality improvement (QI) projects.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Diploma in Clinical Audiology.
• Minimum 2 years of working in a busy Audiology facility, with specific 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 skills.