Clinical Audiologist

Island Health; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority is seeking a Clinical Audiologist to provide audiological services to clients of all ages, focusing on pediatric and special populations. The role includes diagnosing hearing issues and fitting hearing aids, requiring a Master's degree in Audiology and current professional licensure. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent communication and counseling skills while working within a professional healthcare team to promote quality hearing care.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in BC as an Audiologist.
• Relevant community audiology experience including pediatric audiology.
• Experience with hearing aid evaluation and fitting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive audiological services including diagnostics and treatment.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team to address hearing-related needs.
• Coordinate community programs to enhance hearing and communication.

Skills

Audiologic test battery

Hearing aids fitting

Communication skills

Counseling skills

Program planning

Manual dexterity

Health promotion

Education

Master's Degree in Audiology

Current licensure with College of Health and Care Professionals of BC

Job description

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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 shared responsibility. The requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under the general supervision of the Manager or designate, provides comprehensive audiological and amplification services, including diagnostics and treatment, to clients of all ages, with specialization in pediatric and special populations. The Audiologist works cooperatively with professionals, agencies, and community groups in a multidisciplinary team approach to address hearing-related needs of individuals, families, and the community, following family-centred care principles. The position provides direct consultation and educational services to other professionals, community members, and families, and coordinates community-based programs to promote optimal hearing and communication skills and increase community awareness. The Clinical Audiologist also provides supervision and teaching for Audiometric Technicians.

Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience

• Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as an Audiologist.
• Master's Degree in Audiology. Relevant experience in community audiology, including pediatric audiology, and experience in the selection, evaluation, and fitting of hearing aids and Assistive Listening Devices (including FM equipment) is an asset. Travel is a requirement of this job; travel arrangements must meet the program's requirements.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform audiologic test battery and interpret results.
• Ability to fit, evaluate, and monitor hearing aids and FM equipment.
• Ability to relate to children and special populations and engage their cooperation.
• Ability to organize and coordinate own schedule, set priorities, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to develop and implement audiology programs.
• Ability to supervise staff.
• Ability to complete self-evaluation of work efficiency and standards through evidence-based practice.
• Ability to work using health promotion and family-centred care principles.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, multidisciplinary teams, groups, and individuals in various healthcare settings.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated counseling skills.
• Ability to complete basic program planning.
• Physical ability and manual dexterity to perform the duties of the position.
• Proficiency in operating a computer for clinical audiology practices, including word processing, statistical analysis, and hearing aid programming.

Link to Full Job Description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD1826.pdf

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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