RESIDENT AUDIOLOGIST

Job Responsibilities:

• Able to conduct audiologist tests to determine the exact nature of a patient's hearing problem.
• To provide hearing care to patients through comprehensive Audiological evaluations, selection, fitting, dispensing of hearing aids and post dispensing care.
• Able to conduct Pediatric Audiology.
• Conduct comprehensive audiological assessments for inpatients and outpatients as referred by medical practitioners.
• Assess and manage patients with hearing loss, tinnitus, and other auditory disorders.
• Interpret audiological results and prepare accurate clinical reports for referring doctors and specialists.
• Provide hearing aid assessment, fitting, programming, verification, and follow-up where required.
• Provide appropriate patient and family counselling regarding hearing conditions, treatment options, and hearing rehabilitation.
• Collaborate with ENT specialists, medical officers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in patient management.
• Conduct occupational hearing assessments and audiometry for corporate and workplace health programmes when required.
• Ensure all audiological equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and safe for clinical use.
• Maintain complete and accurate patient records and clinical documentation in accordance with hospital requirements.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, infection prevention and control procedures, patient safety requirements, and professional standards.
• Participate in health screening, community outreach, health promotion, and hearing awareness programmes organised by the hospital.
• Monitor patient progress and arrange appropriate follow-up, referral, or further investigation when necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and uphold professional ethics and standards of practice.
• Participate in relevant training, continuing professional development (CPD), quality improvement activities, and hospital programmes.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department, ENT Specialist, Medical Director, or Management.

Requirements:

• Candidates must possess at least Bachelor Degree in Audiology or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Experience in a hospital, ENT clinic, Audiology Centre, or healthcare setting is preferred.
• Registered with Malaysian National Society of Audiologist (MANSA) or with the relevant professional/regulatory body, where applicable.
• Good communication skills, interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities and team player.
• Able to work independently.
• Proficient in conducting and interpreting audiological assessments.
• Required language (s): English & Bahasa Malaysia.
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin is an added advantage.