Audiometric Technician - (218134)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Victoria, Canada, is seeking an Audiometric Technician to assist with clinical audiology services and newborn hearing screenings. The role involves working with families and community members to address hearing-related needs. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant experience in a clinical setting. The position requires excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma and experience as an audiometric technician.
• Recent experience with newborn infants and clients with developmental disabilities.
• Working knowledge of data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical audiology services and newborn hearing screening.
• Promote community awareness of hearing preservation.
• Work with families and professionals to address hearing needs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Client-centered care

Team collaboration

Physical dexterity

Equipment operation

Typing speed (30 wpm)

Ability to travel

Education

Grade 12 graduation

Audiometric technician experience

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to an Audiologist, the Audiometric Technician assists with the provision of comprehensive clinical audiology services, newborn hearing screening, the implementation/ operation of selected service area components and the promotion in the community of awareness and maximal use/preservation of hearing abilities. The Audiometric Technician works with families, professionals, agencies and community members in addressing the hearing related needs of the community. Work is performed at various sites including but not limited to the health units and hospitals.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12 graduation. One year audiometric technician experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience in a similar or related clinical setting. Recent related experience working with newborn infants and their families; clients with a developmental disability; postnatal women. Working knowledge of computer software for electronic mail, data management systems.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to practice and deliver client and family centred care.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work in both acute care and community health care settings.
• Physical ability and manual dexterity to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to type 30 wpm
• Travel is a requirement of this job. Travel arrangements must meet the requirements of the program.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD120.pdf