Binty Thankachan
Deebing Heights,QLD
Summary
Experienced audiology and speech‑language pathology professional with a strong clinical foundation from India and nearly nine years of hands‑on experience as an audiometrist in Australia. Fully accredited with ACAUD and currently completing a Master’s degree, I bring a blend of advanced clinical knowledge, technical skill, and patient‑centred care. Highly motivated and adaptable, I excel in both independent and collaborative healthcare environments, with proven strengths in communication, assessment, and delivering evidence‑based hearing care. Now seeking to expand my scope and contribute meaningfully within a clinical audiology setting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audiometrist
Amplifon Hearing care professionals
09.2017 - Current
- Administer and interpret audiometric tests including air/bone conduction, speech reception, speech discrimination, tympanometry, and acoustic reflexes.
- Assess hearing efficiency, identify type and degree of hearing loss, and determine the site of lesion using specialised audiological equipment.
- Interview patients and review medical, educational, and social history to identify hearing and communication concerns.
- Collaborate with otologists, speech pathologists, GPs, and other healthcare professionals for coordinated patient care.
- Evaluate hearing disorders, analyse test patterns, and differentiate between organic and non‑organic hearing loss.
- Provide habilitation and rehabilitation services, including counselling, communication strategies, and aural rehabilitation programs.
- Recommend, fit, program, and verify hearing aids and assistive listening devices; provide follow‑up care and troubleshooting.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on hearing loss, device use, and communication strategies.
- Conduct workplace hearing assessments when required and support hearing conservation initiatives.
- Contact Person: HR Department
- Phone Number: +61 392649033
Audiologist and Speech pathologist
Pallimalil Hospital
Kerala, India
03.2013 - 10.2015
- Administer and interpret a full range of audiometric tests, including air/bone conduction, speech tests, immittance, and specialised diagnostics (SISI, ABLB, pseudohypacusis, central auditory assessments).
- Evaluate hearing disorders to determine type, degree, site of lesion, and impact on communication.
- Conduct patient interviews and review medical, behavioural, social, and educational history to identify hearing and listening concerns.
- Collaborate with otologists, speech pathologists, GPs, and other healthcare professionals for coordinated care.
- Differentiate between organic and non‑organic hearing loss through behavioural and acoustic test patterns.
- Provide habilitation and rehabilitation services, including counselling, communication strategies, and aural rehabilitation programs.
- Recommend, fit, program, and verify hearing aids and assistive listening devices; provide follow‑up care and troubleshooting.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on hearing loss, device use, communication strategies, and therapy programs.
- Deliver individual and group therapy for children with hearing impairment and other developmental conditions.
- Conduct tinnitus matching and retraining therapy.
- Perform workplace hearing assessments and support noise control and hearing conservation programs.
- Prepare clinical reports, maintain accurate patient records, and make referrals to medical practitioners.
- Provide speech therapy for voice, articulation, fluency, and language disorders across age groups.
- Contact Person: Dr Paulose Abraham
- Phone Number: +91 485 2823195,+91 9846033295
Audiologist and Speech pathologist
Lourdes Hospital
Ernakulam, Kerala, India
05.2011 - 03.2013
- Assessed the nature, type, and degree of hearing disorders using a wide range of audiological tests, including air/bone conduction, speech tests, immittance, and BERA.
- Identified site of lesion and communication impact by analysing test results alongside medical, behavioural, social, and educational information.
- Conducted patient interviews and reviewed case history to establish hearing and listening difficulties.
- Differentiated organic from non‑organic hearing loss; performed tinnitus matching and retraining.
- Recommended and fitted appropriate hearing aids; provided counselling, device orientation, and follow‑up support.
- Planned and delivered prevention, habilitation, and rehabilitation programs including auditory training, lip reading, communication strategies, and speech conservation.
- Provided guidance and counselling to patients, families, and caregivers regarding hearing loss and management options.
- Delivered individual and group therapy for children with communication disorders related to hearing impairment, medical conditions, or developmental issues.
- Conducted swallowing evaluations and implemented treatment protocols for inpatients and outpatients; liaised with families regarding PEG tube considerations.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documented progress, and made referrals to medical practitioners as required.
- www.lourdeshospital.in
- Contact Person: Fr Sabu Nedunilath
- Phone Number: +91 484 4121212
Education
Audiology
Charles Darwin University
Darwin, NT09-2026
Bachelor - Audiology and Speech Language Pathology
Manipal University
01-2011
Master of Clinical Audiology - Audiology
Charles Darwin University
Darwin, NT09-2026
Skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Attended a certificate course on computer applications for health care professionals
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Time management
Websites
Certification
Full member of the Australian College of Audiology.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Gardening
- Camping
Timeline
Audiometrist
Amplifon Hearing care professionals
09.2017 - Current
Audiologist and Speech pathologist
Pallimalil Hospital
03.2013 - 10.2015
Audiologist and Speech pathologist
Lourdes Hospital
05.2011 - 03.2013
Bachelor - Audiology and Speech Language Pathology
Manipal University
Audiology
Charles Darwin University
Master of Clinical Audiology - Audiology
Charles Darwin University
SEMINARS & CONFERENCES ATTENDED
- Evidence Based Practice and Trends in Management of Communication Disorders A seminar by Prof. M. N. Hegde
- Recent advances in TEP speech rehabilitation
- CRE on Calibration & Noise Measurements By Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
- National Conference of Indian Society of Cleft Lip, Palate & Craniofacial Anomalies