Audiologists are health care professionals who evaluate, diagnose, treat and manage balance disorders and other hearing-related issues. They perform a variety of treatment protocols to address hearing loss and balance disorders, including inserting cochlear implants, prescribing and fitting hearing aids and other hearing assistance technologies and performing hearing-related procedures. Audiologists work in a number of different settings including in hospitals, ENT offices, Veterans Administration (VA) hospitals and clinics.
Wat doet een Audiologist?
An Audiologist, or Hearing Doctor, is a medical professional who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of balance disorders, hearing loss and related issues in children and adults. Their duties include completing hearing exams, fitting, adjusting and maintaining patients’ hearing aids and providing treatment for balance disorders.
Verantwoordelijkheden
Een Audiologist moet in staat zijn om verschillende taken en verantwoordelijkheden te vervullen. Hieronder staan enkele taken en verantwoordelijkheden die een Audiologist moet kunnen uitvoeren:
Examine patients with ear, hearing or balance and other related problems.
Determine the best course of treatment, taking the patient’s needs and concerns into consideration.
Assess exam results and diagnose the patient.
Fit and dispense hearing aids.
Provide counseling for the patient and close family members on how to best listen and communicate using methods such as lip reading or technology.
Evaluate and follow up on the patient’s condition and record any developments.
Educate patients on ways to prevent hearing loss.
Research causes and potential treatments for hearing and balance disorders.
Benodigde vaardigheden
Een concurrerende Audiologist zal bepaalde vaardigheden en kwalificaties hebben, waaronder:
Ability to communicate with patients about sensitive topics
Ability to work with other medical professionals as needed to diagnose and treat patients
Compassion
Patience
Problem-solving skills
Ability to apply medical knowledge to patient cases to treat and diagnose each case
Soortgelijke aanbiedingen
Als u werft voor functies die gerelateerd zijn aan een Audiologist, bekijk dan onze functiebeschrijvingen voor vergelijkbare rollen:
