Audiologist

·         Ensures through his actions, either directly or indirectly, that a superior quality of medical treatment, compassion and understanding is given to every patient served at the NMC Hospitals and Clinics.

·         Positioning patient in the most suitable posture.

·         Taking care of the patient to avoid aggravation of injury and distortion of organs in the film due to the position assumed by the patient.

·         Check diagnostic quality and proper positioning.

·         Center the machine at the proper angles and height over the area to be x-ray.

·         Measure the density of the area to x-ray.

·         Compute the exposure time to produce radiographs of proper detail, density, contrast and freedom from distortion.

·         Measures and mixes Barium, kaolin and similar solution.

·         Keep records and files properly identified.

·         Keep work area clean and orderly.

·         Responsible to educate patients /families as per their needs and to implement their whole role regarding patient / family education process as mention in patient & family education policy and procedure including documentation in patient medical record.

·         They are knowledgeable about their essential role in patient and family education.

·         Involves the patient/families in plan of care and respects patients/families regarding their goals and choices of patient care.

·         Provides health promotion and health teaching thru methods appropriate to a patients’ developmental level, learning needs, readiness and ability to learn, language preference, culture and situations.

·         Allots time necessary to assess, plan implement and evaluate patient education provided to patients/families with appropriate documentation.

·         Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.

Qualification

Education & License:

Bachelor in Audiology and Hearing Specialist

Professional license from SCFHS.

·         Fluency in verbal and written English. Preferable also in Arabic

·         Good general health and able to work extended hours under stress.

·         Working knowledgeable of computer skills.

·         Ability to cope with changing priorities, responsibilities and demands.