Audiologist
NEW
REF 1848268
34 hours ago | Abu Dhabi | full time
- General
- Location: Abu Dhabi
- Occupancy: full time
- Description
- The type of duties an Audiologist performs depends on their area of specialisation. Paediatric Audiologists, for instance, have different duties than Audiologists who specialise in cochlear implants. The level of experience an Audiologist has may also determine their duties. Instead of performing routine tasks, more experienced Audiologists typically conduct complex hearing and balance investigations. Generally Audiologists main day-to-day activities include:
Determining the most appropriate way to test a patient’s hearing and administering these tests
Determining whether there are any related medical or emotional symptoms
Referring patients to other health specialists for supplementary treatments, such as speech therapy
Staying up to date regarding recent developments in the field and conducting ongoing research regarding disorders that affect hearing and balance
Operating and maintaining audiometric and other testing equipment
Testing and maintaining patients’ implanted devices
Providing patients with aftercare and ongoing support
- Requirements
- Masters or doctoral degree in audiology.
Over 3 years experience practicing audiology.
Strong communication skills.
BLS Certification.
ASLHA Certification.
- Provisions
- Salary: to be discussed
- Employment visa provided
- Transportation
- Medical insurance provided
- Publisher
- direct employer
- up to 50 employees