AUDIOLOGIST, AUDIOLOGY

Organization and Management 

• To assist audiologist in the clinic as and when required.

• To perform all audiology assessment.

• To perform newborn hearing screening and to compile the hearing screening statistics and record in Record Book.

• To conduct objective and subjective tests including key-in patient’s details, get prescription from medical officer.

• To do daily checking on audiology equipment and to clean it after each session.

• To make sure Audiology Services is in good order and well organized.

• To switch on / off equipment in the clinic every morning / end of day and report to the Audiologist in-charge if machines are not working.

• To perform clerical duties e.g.: maintain patient records, key-in statistics, assist with stock levels and compiling reports, send letters and parcel and to make sure purchase order is ready after item being purchased.

• To assist in the planning and implementing projects undertaken by the Services e.g. Talks, Forum, prepares pamphlets, brochures etc.

• To attend meetings and sit on committees as and when required.

• Involvement with the maintenance and calibration of technical equipment under supervision of Audiologist In-Charge.

• To attend internal and external training as recommend by the Services and hospital.

• To participate in the development of professional and technical standards.

• To perform any other duties and responsibilities as required by the Head of Services. 

Human Resource and Development 

• Takes personal responsibility for own professional development and keep up to date with professional change and growth by maintaining mandatory learning hours. 

Policies and Procedures 

• Adheres to the hospital policies, procedure, guidelines and work instructions. 

Facilities and Equipment 

• Ensures that all equipment in the unit are operating according to procedure.

• Provides assistance/ guidance to new staff in using equipment.

• Ensures that all equipment are functioning well and service according to PPM schedule.

• Reports to Engineering personnel if any faulty and takes necessary action accordingly.

• Ensures maintenance of equipment by proper cleaning, handling and utilization as directed. 

Environmental, Safety and Quality Improvement Activities 

• To carry out duties as an employee as stipulated  in Occupational Safety and Health Act and Regulations 1994:-

• To take reasonable care at work for the safety of yourself and other persons.

• To co-operate with your employer or any other person in the discharge of any duty.

• To wear or use any protective equipment or clothing provided by the employer.

• To comply with any instruction or measure on occupational safety and health.

• Participates actively in any other new service that is introduced by the services.

• Participates in 5S activities and comply with the specified requirements.

• Practices Standard People Practice (SPP) at all times.

• Ensure compliance of Patient safety goals as safety improvement measures recommended by World Alliance for Patient Safety.

• Policies on patient and family rights are addressed at all times.

• Participates actively and encourages compliance to all policies and Procedures of ISO9001:2008, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, HACCP Netherlands, Malaysian Hospital Accreditation Standards, Joint Commission International Accreditation Standards, PSG and NNA

• Bachelor’s degree Of Audiology.

• At least 5 years’ working experience in hospital setting.

• Expert in handling machine or equipment of audiology.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently.

• Computer literate.

• Able to apply evidence of best practices to clinical decision-making.

• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn is most important.