Introduction

Our client is a private multi-specialty hospital in Kuwait. Their 130 bed accredited facility includes inpatient rooms, labor rooms, neonatal units, Intensive Care Units, Operation Theatres, Emergency Room, outpatient clinics and sub-specialized medical/surgical fields. Currently, the hospital is adopting an expansion plan to 230 beds.

What we offer

You will earn a tax free all-inclusive salary! You will have a direct and permanent employment with our client, for either 2 or 3 years. You work in an international team & working environment. Our client offers you excellent healthcare coverage. All leave and end of service benefits as per Kuwait Labor Law.

Description

Your main responsibilities will include:

• 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\xe2\x80\x99s physiology and other needs
• Consult with physicians and outside professionals about each patient\xe2\x80\x99s future needs and current progress
• Update medical records based on ongoing evaluations of each patient
• Examines patients experiencing ear conditions.
• Performs and interprets diagnostic tests, including audiometry evaluations.
• Completes ear-related procedures and prescribes medication as needed.
• Makes ear impressions to fit patients for cochlear implants and hearing aids.
• Develops treatment plans and helps patients with aural rehabilitation.
• Suggests specific hearing assistive technology (HATS) to patients.
• Updates patient charts and electronic health records (EHR).
• Collaborates with other medical professionals as needed.
• Follows all medical laws, guidelines, regulations, and standards.
• Helps public and private organizations improve accessibility.

Who are you

You are an Audiologists health care professionals who uses technology, creative problem solving, and social skills to identify and treat hearing, balance, tinnitus, and other auditory disorders. In addition, you will help people with these disorders better communicate and connect with the world around them.

Skills & Competencies:

• Candidate must be a native Arab Speaker;
• Excellent communication skills in English (must be articulate);
• Builds strong doctor-patient relationships and has excellent bedside manner.
• Collaborates well with doctors and other medical professionals
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Works well independently and has strong time management skills.
• Communicates medical information to patients clearly.

Education & Qualifications:

• Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Audiology required
• 3+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in audiology
• Strong interpersonal communication skills

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