How do they match: Audiologists

  • Speech and Hearing Clinic Director

  • Administer hearing tests and examine patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments and electronic equipment.
  • Advise educators or other medical staff on hearing or balance topics.
  • Counsel and instruct patients and their families in techniques to improve hearing and communication related to hearing loss.
  • Educate and supervise audiology students and health care personnel.
  • Maintain patient records at all stages, including initial and subsequent evaluation and treatment activities.
  • Plan and conduct treatment programs for patients' hearing or balance problems, consulting with educators, physicians, nurses, psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and other health care personnel, as necessary.
  • Provide information to the public on hearing or balance topics.
  • Refer patients to additional medical or educational services, if needed.

  • Record patient medical histories.
  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
  • Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Communicate health and wellness information to the public.
  • Conduct health or safety training programs.
  • Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
  • Develop health assessment methods or programs.
  • Develop medical treatment plans.
  • Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
  • Manage healthcare operations.
  • Merchandise healthcare products or services.
  • Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
  • Present medical research reports.
  • Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
  • Train medical providers.
  • Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.