Job Summary:
Under general supervision, assess and treat persons with hearing, speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Plans and conducts treatment programs for clients’ hearing or speech problems, consulting with physicians, nurses, psychologists, and other health care personnel as necessary. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities Include:
? Administers hearing or speech/language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments, electronic equipment, and/or written and oral tests.
? Communicates with non-speaking students, using sign language or computer technology.
? Counsels and instructs clients in techniques to improve hearing or speech impairment, including sign language or lip-reading.
? Examines and cleans clients’ ear canals. Fits and dispenses assistive devices, such as hearing aids. Maintains client records at all stages, including initial evaluation and discharge.
? Recommends assistive devices according to clients’ needs or nature of impairments. Refers clients to additional medical or educational services if needed. Teaches clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, and breathing mechanisms