Audiologist Job Description, KRAs and Skills

An Audiologist tests hearing and balance and fits hearing aids. In hospitals they work with the ENT department on pure tone audiometry, impedance, OAE and BERA tests, newborn hearing screening and pre-surgery evaluation. In hearing aid clinics they also trial, fit and program hearing aids and follow up users. A good audiologist gives the ENT surgeon reliable reports and helps patients actually wear and benefit from their devices.

Detail	For this role
Department	Allied Health
Level	Entry level
Reports to	Head of ENT Department
Direct reports	None
Experience	Fresher with clinical internship, or up to 2 years in audiology

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Job title: Audiologist

Department: Allied Health

Reports to: Head of ENT Department

Location: [City], [office, branch or site]

About the role

Key responsibilities

Take a hearing history and perform pure tone and speech audiometry for OPD and referred patients.
Run impedance audiometry, OAE and BERA tests, including tests under sedation for young children with the paediatric team.
Screen newborns for hearing loss before discharge and book repeat tests for babies who do not pass.
Write audiology reports with audiograms for the ENT surgeon on the same day as the test.
Select, trial and program hearing aids to match the audiogram, lifestyle and budget of each patient.
Counsel patients and families on hearing loss, device use, battery care and realistic expectations.
Provide follow-up fine tuning and cleaning, and coordinate repairs of hearing aids with the manufacturer.
Assist in cochlear implant candidacy evaluation and switch-on mapping where the hospital offers implants.
Maintain audiometers and the sound booth, and keep annual calibration certificates on file.
Conduct hearing screening camps at schools and factories when the hospital plans outreach.

Requirements

BASLP (Bachelor in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology)
Registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
MSc Audiology is an advantage
Fresher with clinical internship, or up to 2 years in audiology

KRAs and KPIs for a Audiologist

Key result areas for the appraisal form, each with a KPI you can measure every month or quarter.

Key result area	How to measure it
Test volume	Daily test volume at or above the department target, with no test waiting more than 3 days
Report turnaround	Audiology reports handed to ENT the same day for 95 percent of OPD tests
Newborn screening	At least 95 percent of babies born in the hospital screened before discharge
Hearing aid fittings	Trial to fitting conversion at or above the monthly target
User follow-up	Follow-up visit within 30 days for every new hearing aid user
Calibration	Audiometer calibration current all year, with the certificate on file

Skills and tools

Pure tone and speech audiometryImpedance audiometryOAE and BERA testingHearing aid selection and programmingNewborn hearing screeningPaediatric testingPatient counsellingPatience with elderly patients and childrenClear reporting

Tools used day to day: Diagnostic audiometer and sound booth, Impedance audiometer, OAE screener, BERA system, Hearing aid programming software, Otoscope.

Reporting line and career path

Moves up from: Speech and hearing intern
Next roles: Senior Audiologist, Clinic Manager

Interview questions for a Audiologist

When is masking needed in pure tone audiometry, and how do you apply it?
A two-year-old is referred for speech delay. Which hearing tests would you plan?
The audiogram does not match the patient's complaint. What do you do next?
How do you choose between a receiver-in-canal and a behind-the-ear aid for an elderly patient?
What does a Type B tympanogram tell you?
A patient returns a new hearing aid saying it is useless. How do you respond?

Managing a Audiologist in ZeniaHR

AttendanceOPD hours, usually 9 am to 5 pm, starting with a newborn screening round in the maternity ward. The audiologist punches at the biometric device or through the app inside the hospital's check-in spot. School or factory hearing camps go in as on duty requests so the day counts without an office punch.LeaveMost hospitals have one audiologist, so leave pauses BERA tests and newborn screening. Ask for planned leave with notice so the ENT team can reschedule, and check the maternity ward's expected discharges before approving.Performance and KRAsTest volume, same-day reports, newborn screening coverage and hearing aid conversion become weighted KPI goals in the annual cycle. New joiners also get a probation review from the ENT head, rated 1 to 5, backed by the test register.

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Frequently asked questions

What does an audiologist do?

An audiologist tests hearing and balance using audiometry, impedance, OAE and BERA, screens newborns for hearing loss, and selects, fits and programs hearing aids. In hospitals they report to the ENT team; in hearing clinics they also counsel users and handle follow-up and repairs.

What is the difference between an audiologist and a speech therapist?

Both usually train in the same BASLP course. An audiologist focuses on hearing and balance: testing, hearing aids and implants. A speech therapist, or speech-language pathologist, treats speech, language, voice, fluency and swallowing problems. Smaller clinics often employ one person for both roles.

What qualification do you need to become an audiologist?

In India the entry route is the four-year BASLP degree, which includes a clinical internship, followed by registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India. An MSc in audiology helps for hospital and cochlear implant work, where testing children and complex cases is common.