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Rebecca Bartlett

Buninyong,VIC

Summary

Accomplished Audiologist with 32 years experience providing Audiology services in Australia, and serving with EARS Inc, a non for profit organisation in PNG, Fiji, the Philippines, Cambodia, India and Malawi. Adept in the provision of services to all ages groups and the ability to change and adapt in resource poor environments. Passionate about the management of middle ear disease. Exceptional organizational skills. Spearheaded the establishment of Malawi's first state-of-the-art hearing clinic, successfully established the first fully accredited audiology degree program in the country. Worked with governments and stakeholders to establish the first audiologists positions. Works well with a broad range of cultures and has a thorough understanding of considerations, flexibility and adaptation required when working in culturally diverse settings. Has up to date first aid and CPR training.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Audiologist/Aural Specialist

Ear Nose Throat Ballarat
04.2017 - Current
  • Cerumen management using suctioning and wax curettes.
  • Perform vestibular testing and vestibular rehabilitation for balance disorders, improving patient quality of life.
  • Post grommet op. consultations including monitoring middle ear status for the ENT.
  • Expanded clinic services by offering tinnitus evaluation and management options for affected patients.

Senior Audiologist

Audika Hearing Clinic
06.2017 - 07.2024
  • Measured hearing acuity and identified type and degree of hearing loss for patients by performing pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry and immittance audiometry testing.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain current knowledge of best practices within the field of audiology.
  • Took ear impressions and moulds, ordered instruments, and fitted devices, making adjustments for comfort and optimal functionality.
  • Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing emotional stress related to their hearing loss journey.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Senior Audiologist - Adult Specialist

Australian Hearing
01.1998 - 04.2024

Provided services to all ages and specialised in testing, fitting and the provision of individual rehabilitation programs for those with complex needs. This includes those with profound hearing loss, other disabilities and those with significant dementia. Providing communication training programs.

Audiology Program Manager/Audiologist/Lecturer

ABC Hearing Clinic and Training Centre
08.2010 - 09.2016
  • Established an Audiology degree program
  • Conducted all aspects of Audiology services including testing for all ages; ABR/ASSR, VRA, play audiometry and adult testing.
  • Established onsite ear mould making for hearing aids.
  • Worked with ENT surgeons from the UK to establish a cochlear implant program in Malawi.
  • Provided outreached services to rural areas of Malawi
  • Wrote grants and successfully secured funding to build Malawi's first state of the art hearing clinic.
  • Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
  • Enhanced project visibility with regular status updates, leading to increased stakeholder engagement.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
  • Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
  • Optimized resource allocation, effectively balancing priorities and managing competing demands.
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
  • Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

Audiologist

Ballarat Hearing Clinic
04.2008 - 08.2010

Testing and fitting of hearing aids. paediatric testing. ABR testing. rehabilitation.

Audiologist - Adult Specialist.

Australian Hearing
01.2006 - 04.2008

Provided services to all ages and specialised in testing, fitting and provided individual rehabilitation programs for those with complex needs. This includes those with profound hearing loss, other disabilities and those with significant dementia. Providing communication training programs.

Audiology Trainer

Australia Hearing
04.2005 - 12.2005
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to employees in the area of Adult specialist services.
  • Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
  • Established and maintained quality control standards.
  • Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
  • Led change management efforts, supporting staff through transitions and promoting buy-in for new initiatives.

Audiologist/Audiology Trainer

Morobe Special Education Resource Centre
10.2004 - 04.2005
  • Measured hearing acuity and identified type and degree of hearing loss for patients by performing pure tone audiometry, and immittance audiometry testing.
  • Sourced funding to expand hearing services, hired and trained audiology technicians in testing and fitting and of hearing aids and all aspects of rehabilitation.

Senior Audiologist

Australian Hearing
02.1998 - 10.2004

Provided specialist services to the paediatric and adult populations. conducted assessments and fitting of hearing aids.


Provided services to all ages and specialised in testing, fitting and provided individual rehabilitation programs for those with complex needs. This includes those with profound hearing loss, other disabilities and those with significant dementia. Providing communication training programs.

Audiologist

Australian Hearing
03.1993 - 01.1998
  • Took ear impressions and molds, ordered instruments, and fitted devices, making adjustments for comfort and optimal functionality.
  • Measured hearing acuity and identified type and degree of hearing loss for patients by performing pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry and immittance audiometry testing.
  • Counselled patients to discuss hearing loss concerns and candidacy for personal amplification devices, hearing aids, and amplifiers.
  • Educated patients and families on the proper use and maintenance of hearing aids, leading to improved device performance and user satisfaction.
  • Recommended and fitted assistive listening devices and protection devices to improve hearing.
  • had extensive training paediatric audiology and provided services to aided children in Western Victoria.

Education

Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Psychology) - Psychology

University of Ballarat
Ballarat, VIC
05-1999

Post Graduate Diploma in Audiology - Audiology

Curtin University
Perth, WA
02-1993

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Curtin University
Perth, WA
02-1992

Skills

  • Ability to fit hearing aids from multiple manufacturers
  • Able to adapt testing procedure to all ages and cognitive levels and different testing environments
  • Balance disorder management
  • Tinnitus management
  • Cerumen removal
  • Organizational skills
  • Multicultural competence
  • Reliability
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management

Certification

Full member and Accredited Audiologist of Audiology Australia

Timeline

Senior Audiologist

Audika Hearing Clinic
06.2017 - 07.2024

Audiologist/Aural Specialist

Ear Nose Throat Ballarat
04.2017 - Current

Audiology Program Manager/Audiologist/Lecturer

ABC Hearing Clinic and Training Centre
08.2010 - 09.2016

Audiologist

Ballarat Hearing Clinic
04.2008 - 08.2010

Audiologist - Adult Specialist.

Australian Hearing
01.2006 - 04.2008

Audiology Trainer

Australia Hearing
04.2005 - 12.2005

Audiologist/Audiology Trainer

Morobe Special Education Resource Centre
10.2004 - 04.2005

Senior Audiologist

Australian Hearing
02.1998 - 10.2004

Senior Audiologist - Adult Specialist

Australian Hearing
01.1998 - 04.2024

Audiologist

Australian Hearing
03.1993 - 01.1998

Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Psychology) - Psychology

University of Ballarat

Post Graduate Diploma in Audiology - Audiology

Curtin University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Curtin University
Rebecca Bartlett