Audiologist

Sunway Medical Centre Sdn Bhd; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunway Medical Centre Sdn Bhd in Malaysia seeks a qualified Audiologist to perform comprehensive hearing assessments and develop personalised rehabilitation plans. You will interpret results, select appropriate tests, and provide patient and caregiver counselling as part of routine clinical care.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s in Audiology (Honours) with MAHPC registration and be willing to work full time, Saturdays, and be on-call on Sundays/public holidays when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Audiology (Honours) from an accredited university.
• Professional registration with MAHPC.
• Open to newly qualified audiologists with internship/placement experience.
• Ability to operate audiology equipment and interpret test results.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioural, physiological and electrophysiological audiological assessments independently.
• Review patient history and test results to determine hearing status and management.
• Develop hearing management and rehabilitation plans based on findings and goals.
• Assess suitability for amplification and determine appropriate hearing aid models.
• Provide education to patients and caregivers on hearing health and device use.
• Work on Saturdays and be on-call on Sundays/Public Holidays when required.

Skills

Communication skills

Audiology assessments

Clinical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Audiology (Honours)

Tools

Audiometer

Tympanometer

OAE

ABR system

Job description

§ Provides professional audiology assessment, diagnostic and hearing rehabilitation services for patients with routine hearing needs in accordance with established clinical protocols and professional standards.

§ Interprets audiological findings, develops appropriate hearing management plans and provides patient and caregiver counselling within the Audiologist's level of clinical competency, seeking guidance for complex or unfamiliar cases when required.

Job Responsibilities:

§ Conduct behavioural, physiological and electrophysiological audiological assessments independently using appropriate test procedures to determine hearing thresholds, middle-ear function and other relevant auditory findings.

§ Review patient history, presenting concerns and audiological test results to accurately determine hearing status and identify appropriate management, further assessment or referral.

§ Select appropriate audiological tests according to the patient's age, developmental level, clinical presentation and reliability of previous findings to obtain clinically useful assessment results.Conduct patient assessments, diagnosis, and develop appropriate treatment plans.

§ Develop individualised hearing management and rehabilitation plans based on audiological findings, patient communication needs, lifestyle requirements and agreed treatment goals.

§ Assess suitability for hearing amplification and recommend hearing aids or assistive listening devices based on hearing loss characteristics, functional communication needs and patient preferences.

§ Determine the appropriate hearing aid model, technology level, fitting requirements, earmould specifications and related accessories based on the patient's audiological findings and rehabilitation needs.

§ Prepare accurate patient-specific hearing device and earmould orders based on prescribed clinical specifications to support timely and correct order processing.

§ Check received hearing aids, earmoulds and related devices against prescribed specifications before fitting or dispensing to identify incorrect or unsuitable items.

§ Provide patients, families and caregivers with education on hearing health, hearing conservation, communication strategies and hearing-device management as part of routine clinical care.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Audiology (Honours) from an accredited university.

Professional registration with the Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council (MAHPC).

Open to newly qualified Audiologists, including fresh graduates who have completed the required clinical internship or placement experience involving paediatric and/or adult populations.

Able to conduct routine behavioural, physiological and electrophysiological audiological assessments and interpret findings to determine hearing status and routine clinical management.

Able to operate audiometers, tympanometers, OAE and ABR systems and other standard audiological equipment according to established testing procedures.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Sound knowledge of auditory anatomy and physiology, hearing disorders and the principles of behavioural, physiological and electrophysiological audiological assessment.

Working knowledge of interpretation of routine pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, tympanometry, acoustic reflex, OAE and ABR findings.

Must be able to work full day on Saturdays.

Flexible and willing to be on-call during Sundays and Public Holidays when required.

Hiring process:

Average processing is around 2 to 4 weeks.

Subsequently, our recruitment team will reach out to shortlisted candidates for interview arrangements.

Sunway Healthcare is part of the Sunway Group, one of Malaysia's largest conglomerates with core interest in property, construction, education and healthcare. The group currently runs Sunway Medical Centre, which is one of the largest private tertiary hospitals in the region with 636 beds and is accredited with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS). The group is also building 5 more hospitals in different cities in Malaysia which will complete in stages over the next four years.

Sunway Healthcare is part of the Sunway Group, one of Malaysia's largest conglomerates with core interest in property, construction, education and healthcare. The group currently runs Sunway Medical Centre, which is one of the largest private tertiary hospitals in the region with 636 beds and is accredited with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS). The group is also building 5 more hospitals in different cities in Malaysia which will complete in stages over the next four years.