Job description template

Audiologist Job Description Template

A copy-ready audiologist job description with responsibilities, qualifications, skills and pay guidance: customize it for your company in minutes.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How to use this template

Copy the template below, replace the bracketed fields and tailor duties to your workplace. For pay, national BLS data shows audiologists earn a median of $95,780 ($46.05/hour); the middle 50% earn $79,340–$111,300.

Job title

Audiologist

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable audiologist to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will test hearing and balance, diagnose hearing loss and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

  • Test hearing and balance
  • Diagnose hearing loss
  • Fit and program hearing aids
  • Manage cochlear implants
  • Treat tinnitus
  • Screen newborns and children
  • Counsel patients on hearing protection
  • Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

  • Doctoral or professional degree
  • Current license or certification as required by [state]
  • Working knowledge of audiometric testing and hearing aid fitting
  • Patience and communication
  • [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

  • State audiology license
  • CCC-A (ASHA)
  • American Board of Audiology certification
  • Experience with audiometers

Skills

  • Cochlear implant programming
  • Vestibular testing
  • Pediatric audiology
  • Counseling
  • Empathy
  • Attention to detail

Work environment and schedule

Audiologists work in clinics, hospitals, ENT practices, schools and hearing aid practices. Most work full-time during regular hours.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Tips for a audiologist job posting that attracts applicants

  • Use the title candidates search for. “Audiologist” is the clearest; alternates include AuD, Hearing Doctor, Clinical Audiologist.
  • Show the pay range. Postings with pay get more qualified applicants, and a growing number of states and cities require pay ranges in job postings.
  • Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Long requirement lists discourage qualified candidates, especially career changers.
  • Describe a real day. Borrow from our day in the life of an audiologist so applicants self-select accurately.
  • Mention training. Highlighting structured onboarding: such as Audiologist training: widens your applicant pool.

Next steps

Screen and interview with our Audiologist hiring guide, then onboard with the 30-60-90 day plan.

Team pricing