Audiologist

Saifee Hospital; Mumbai City; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Saifee Hospital in Mumbai is seeking an Audiologist (AuD) to perform comprehensive hearing and balance testing and to fit and program hearing devices. The role includes developing auditory training and communication strategies, and counseling patients and families through acceptance and device use.

The position requires a master’s or doctoral degree in Audiology and relevant licensing/certification, with focus on patient-centered care and ongoing education to support hearing health.

Qualifications

• Clinical Knowledge: Strong background in anatomy, acoustics, and communication disorders.
• Patient Empathy: High level of patience, compassion, and active listening to support patients facing hearing or balance challenges.
• Technical Aptitude: Ability to work with advanced audiological software and diagnostic testing machinery.
• Education: Typically requires a master's or doctoral degree (AuD) in Audiology, alongside the necessary state or national licensing/certification.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostics: Perform comprehensive hearing and balance tests, including audiometry, tympanometry, and vestibular assessments.
• Treatment & Fitting: Select, fit, and program hearing aids, cochlear implants, and assistive listening devices based on patient needs.
• Rehabilitation: Develop and implement custom auditory training and communication strategies.
• Counseling: Guide patients and their families through the psychological adjustments of hearing loss and proper device usage.
• Patient Education: Advise patients on preventative measures, such as using ear protection to prevent noise-induced hearing loss.

Skills

Clinical Knowledge

Patient Empathy

Technical Aptitude

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Audiology (AuD)

Tools

Audiology software

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnostics: Perform comprehensive hearing and balance tests, including audiometry, tympanometry, and vestibular assessments.
• Treatment & Fitting: Select, fit, and program hearing aids, cochlear implants, and assistive listening devices based on patient needs.
• Rehabilitation: Develop and implement custom auditory training and communication strategies.
• Counseling: Guide patients and their families through the psychological adjustments of hearing loss and proper device usage.
• Patient Education: Advise patients on preventative measures, such as using ear protection to prevent noise-induced hearing loss. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Clinical Knowledge: Strong background in anatomy, acoustics, and communication disorders.
• Patient Empathy: High level of patience, compassion, and active listening to support patients facing hearing or balance challenges.
• Technical Aptitude: Ability to work with advanced audiological software and diagnostic testing machinery.
• Education: Typically requires a master's or doctoral degree (AuD) in Audiology, alongside the necessary state or national licensing/certification