Audiometric Technician - (222969)

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in British Columbia is seeking an Audiometric Technician to assist with clinical audiology services and community awareness initiatives. This role requires Grade 12 graduation and experience in the audiometric field. The technician will work with families and professionals to address hearing needs, providing care in both acute and community settings. Travel may be required between various sites, including health units and hospitals.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduation is required.
• One year experience as an audiometric technician or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Recent related experience with newborn infants and postnatal women is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in provision of clinical audiology services.
• Support newborn hearing screening and awareness in the community.
• Work with families and professionals on hearing-related needs.

Skills

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Ability to organize work

Ability to deliver client and family centred care

Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

Ability to work in acute care and community settings

Physical ability and manual dexterity

Ability to type 30 wpm

Education

Grade 12 graduation

One year audiometric technician experience or equivalent

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