Audiology Specialist

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.