Audiometrist, Kaimātau ororongo
Also known as
- Audio vision tester, audiometric technician, hearing aid fitter, junior house audiology technician, vision and hearing tester
Audiometrists test peoples' hearing and select and fit hearing aids. They may take ear impressions and prepare, design and modify ear molds, and advise about hearing aid use.
Your pay could be
$49K
Lower
$57K to $80K
Most common
$101K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Audiometrists
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in hospitals, private practices, universities and hearing aid companies, and may travel locally
- need to be accurate and methodical
Tasks
- instruct patients in the use of assistive equipment
- advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments
- counsel family members of clients or patients
- test patient hearing
- adjust prostheses or other assistive devices
- operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment
- repair medical facility equipment
- fabricate medical devices
- assist health care practitioners during examinations or treatments
- diagnose medical conditions
Investigative
Social
Practical
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need a qualification and experience to become an audiometrist.
You need
- a Diploma of Audiometry by distance learning with TAFE in Australia
- experience as a trainee audiometrist
- to pass a police check
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
New Zealand Audiological Society
Phone Number,0800 625 166
admin@audiology.org.nz
https://audiology.org.nzIf you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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