Our Clinical Audiologist job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Clinical Audiologist role
A Clinical Audiologist is a healthcare professional who specializes in assessing, diagnosing, and managing hearing and balance disorders in individuals of all ages. They provide hearing tests, counseling, and fitting of hearing aids, as well as rehabilitative services for patients with hearing loss.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Clinical Audiologist is to assess, diagnose, and treat hearing and balance disorders in patients of all ages. They use specialized equipment to assess hearing, balance, and other related functions, as well as provide counseling and education to patients and families. Clinical Audiologists may also provide hearing aids, assistive listening devices, and other hearing assistive technology to improve communication and quality of life.
Clinical Audiologist Summary
Clinical Audiologist Job Summary:
The Clinical Audiologist is responsible for providing clinical audiology services to patients. This includes diagnosing hearing loss, selecting and fitting hearing aids, evaluating and treating balance and vestibular disorders, educating patients about hearing loss and hearing aid use, and providing appropriate follow-up services. The Clinical Audiologist must be knowledgeable about current audiological technology and must be able to communicate effectively with patients and their families. This position requires a Professional degree in Audiology and a valid license to practice in the state.
Clinical Audiologist Duties
- Evaluate hearing and balance issues in patients
- Fit and adjust hearing devices
- Conduct hearing tests and diagnose hearing loss
- Provide counseling to patients and their families
- Develop and implement treatment plans
Clinical Audiologist Skills
- Listening
- Assessment
- Counseling
- Testing
- Diagnosis
- Hearing Aid Fitting
Clinical Audiologist Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in audiology
- At least two years of experience working as an audiologist
- Familiarity with audiological testing and hearing aid equipment
Personal Traits
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to provide patient centered care
- Strong organizational skills
- Knowledge of hearing assessment and diagnostic equipment
- Empathy and patience