Audiologist-Audiology

JOB DESCRIPTION Responsible for comprehensive radiological evaluation and diagnosis of all the referred patients with hearing problems. The role is also responsible in correctly guiding the patients regarding all the available educational and rehabilitation services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties
• Performs Hearing Aid Evaluations and prescribing hearing aids to adults and children
• Analysis and diagnose hearing loss and vestibular disorder and manage/treat the same
• Performs, interprets, records and takes appropriate action on a range of complex Audiology tests for the correct diagnosis of hearing and balance disorders.
• Provides an ear mould fitting service, training patients and their carers on the correct insertion of ear moulds and dealing with hearing aid repairs
• Conducts electro-acoustical testing of all aids returned from a repair or by patients and ensures that any faulty aids are sent for repair
• Determine the candidacy for a cochlear implant and to do mapping for the cochlear implant.
• Providing vestibular diagnostic and rehabilitative services
• Maintains documents and all findings in a clear, concise and legible manner
• Facilitates and takes ear impressions of current hearing aid users as and when appropriate
• Performs neonatal hearing screening in the absence of the audiologist’s assistant

Accountabilities

• Ensure all documents and all interventions are in the appropriate format
• Ensures patient receives the highest standard nutrition services and care and quality healthcare.

QUALIFICATIONS Experience :-

Required

• NLT 2 years of experience in field of Speech and Hearing Sciences or in Audiology in a hospital setting

Desired

• N.A.

Educational Qualification: Required:

• BSc in Speech & Hearing, or Audiology or Hearing & Speech Sciences.
• AND Current National License

Desired

• MSc. in Speech & Hearing, or Speech Language Pathology, Speech Sciences or Communications Disorders/Sciences (will reduce 1 year from the required years of experience

ABOUT US At SSMC, we firmly believe that the human touch is a fundamental part of care. We understand that health care is both an art and a science, running deeper than simply diagnosing and treating those who rely on us. Our SSMC Model of Care puts our patients at the forefront of our purpose and at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that the needs of our patients come first. Every one of our patients receives individualized attention from a multidisciplinary team of experts who collaborate closely to deliver trusted and compassionate care. From the very first point of contact with SSMC, to the moment patients are back home, we ensure speciality-specific care at every stage and in every interaction. As one of the largest tertiary hospitals in the UAE, SSMC provides access to specialist medical treatments and advanced diagnostics, with a commitment to becoming a Destination Medical Center in the UAE and wider region.

ABOUT THE TEAM About Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) SSMC is the largest tertiary hospital in the UAE and serves to elevate the provision of health care services in the nation under the mandate of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.

Supported by the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities available, SSMC offers care in 44 specialties. A team of locally and internationally trained medical, clinical and admin professionals work seamlessly together, which promotes comprehensive interdisciplinary learning, allowing SSMC to become a leading hub for integrated patient-centric medical services in the region.

As the region’s leading tertiary facility, SSMC has 742 patient beds, 18 operating theatres, and includes a hybrid operating room, 26-bed neonatal intensive care unit, and the UAE’s largest pathology lab.