Audiologist job summary
A good job description starts with an attention-grabbing summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is suitable for them.
Example of an Audiologist job summary
Our pediatric medicine clinic is in search of an experienced Audiologist who can provide our patients with support, guidance, testing and device fitting on a daily basis. We operate a highly patient-focused clinic where all staff members devote every second of the work day to making our patients’ lives better. We treat patients between the ages of birth and 18 years, though we occasionally continue to see adults who are physically or developmentally impaired. The Audiologist will consult with the Staff Physicians as well as outside consults to determine the best treatment plan for the patient and will make him or herself available to the patient’s family for questions and concerns.
Audiologist responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and the title of the manager the person will report to.
- Perform immittance and emissions testing for children ranging from neonates to adolescents and record results for future reference
- Conduct auditory evoked potential assessments for patients when required to do so by a staff physician or outside health care professional
- Assess the hearing sensitivity and quality for patients and provide patients and parents with information regarding the results
- Dispense assistive listening devices, such as hearing aids, to patients in need of help
- Fit assistive listening devices based on the patient’s physiology and other needs
- Consult with physicians and outside professionals about each patient’s future needs and current progress
- Update medical records based on ongoing evaluations of each patient
Audiologist qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you expect from a successful candidate. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- Master’s Degree in Audiology required
- 3+ years’ experience in pediatric audiology
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- AIISH certification in clinical competence