DIAGNOSTIC AUDIOLOGIST REQUIRED
Audiology Medical Services, one of Ireland's leading independent Audiology company's is looking to recruit an ambitious, confident and qualified Diagnostic Audiologist for their Cork and Kerry clinics.
Duties for this role include (but not limited to):
* Selecting and completing a full range of appropriate routine diagnostic assessments in children and adults such as Otoscopy, Puretone, visual reinforcement testing, performance audiometry, otoacoustic emissions TEOAE and DPOAE, tympanometry, including multiple frequency tympanometry, speech audiometry and speech & noise testing.
* Selecting age-appropriate conditioning paradigm and age-appropriate reinforcement techniques
* Interpreting client test results, explaining hearing loss to client & parent, deciding individual management plans in conjunction with client and discussing realistic expectations
* To undertake the provision prescription fitting, ear mould selection including type, tubing and venting requirements and management of hearing aids in adults
* Advising and completing reviews on hearing aid adaptation process and communication tactics
* To counsel patients and or parents, carers on matters relating to hearing aid and tinnitus management
* To organise onward referral, if necessary and to work as appropriate with other professionals including ENT Consultants, Visiting teachers of the deaf, Paediatricians, Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists
* Ensure that all procedures used in the service are adequately documented and that this documentation is kept up to date
* Actively participate and contribute to departmental audit and research projects
* Ensure that equipment and facilities used for clinical testing are in good working order and calibrated at appropriate Intervals
* Completing industrial hearing tests as per HSA guidelines and completing full report for same
* Completing micro-suction; using a video otoscope to inspect ears and completing wax removal using the most appropriate method (further training will be provided, if necessary)
* Competitive salary and Standard working hours are Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00.
The ideal candidate must be:
* Passionate about delivering high standards of care
* Good communicator
* Excellent Customer Care Skills
* Team player who will work with the company to achieve their full potential
* Passionate for audiology and willingness to Continuing your Professional Development
* Be capable of running your own clinic, arriving on time, managing your diary and working with teams
* Highly Motivated
* Enthusiastic
* Have commercial understanding
* IT literate and able to handle the demands of working with modern technology, including fully integrated fitting and IT-based patient management systems
Key Skills and Qualifications for this role:
* Qualified Audiologist
* Registered with the Irish Academy of Audiology (IAA) or be eligible to register
* Hold a full driving licence
* 1-year experience with adult testing/fitting and paediatric testing is desirable
To Apply
If you feel you have the skills and qualifications we are looking for, please send your CV to
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From €44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* Employee discount
Work Location: In person