Job Location : Bangalore, Gujarat, Pune & Chennai
Job Description: Audiologist
- Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive audiometric evaluations to diagnose hearing impairments. Review patient histories, medical records, and symptoms to determine hearing levels and needs.
- Hearing Aid Selection: Based on audiological assessments, recommend and select appropriate hearing aids or assistive listening devices tailored to individual patients needs and lifestyles.
- Hearing Aid Fitting: Program, fit, and customize hearing aids for optimal performance. Educate patients on the use, care, and maintenance of devices.
- Follow-up Care: Provide ongoing follow-up care, adjusting devices as needed to ensure patient satisfaction and optimal hearing improvement over time.
- Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about hearing loss, communication strategies, and the benefits of hearing aids or other auditory devices.
- Counseling: Offer emotional and practical support to patients dealing with hearing loss. Assist in setting realistic expectations and addressing concerns regarding hearing aids.
- Hearing Conservation: Participate in hearing conservation programs, conducting tests, and advising patients on how to protect their hearing, especially in noisy environments.
- Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain detailed patient records, including diagnostic findings, treatment plans, device settings, and follow-up notes for future reference.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as ENT specialists, speech-language pathologists, and primary care physicians, to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Professional Development: Stay updated on the latest audiology research, technology, and trends in hearing aids to provide patients with the most current and effective treatment options.
Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
Employment Type
Full-time
