Clinical Audiologist

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

Job summary

A leading health authority seeks a Clinical Audiologist to provide audiological services to clients of all ages. The role involves diagnostics, treatment, and community program coordination, emphasizing family-centred care principles. Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Audiology and possess current licensure in BC.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Audiology required.
• Current licensure as an Audiologist in BC.
• Experience in community and pediatric audiology is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive audiological services including diagnostics and treatment.
• Supervise and teach Audiometric Technicians.
• Coordinate community-based programs for hearing and communication.

Skills

Audiologic tests

Hearing aids fitting

Counseling skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Masters Degree in Audiology

Current licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC

Tools

Clinical software for hearing aid programming

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Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. Continuous quality and safety improvements are inherent in this position.

Under the supervision of the Senior Audiologist, provides comprehensive audiological services including diagnostics and treatment to clients of all ages, with specialization in pediatric and special populations. Works cooperatively with professionals, agencies, and community groups in a multidisciplinary team to address hearing needs, following family-centred care principles. Provides consultation and educational services to professionals, community members, and families, and coordinates community-based programs to promote hearing and communication skills and community awareness. Supervises and teaches Audiometric Technicians.

Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Masters Degree in Audiology.
• Current licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as an Audiologist.
• Experience in community audiology, pediatric audiology, and fitting hearing aids and Assistive Listening Devices is an asset.
• Travel is required; arrangements must meet program requirements.

Skills and Abilities:

• Perform audiologic tests and interpret results.
• Fit, evaluate, and monitor hearing aids and FM equipment.
• Relate to children and special populations, engaging their cooperation.
• Organize and coordinate own schedule, set priorities, and work independently.
• Develop and implement audiology programs.
• Supervise staff.
• Conduct self-evaluations based on evidence-based practices.
• Work within health promotion and family-centred care principles.
• Collaborate effectively with staff and multidisciplinary teams in various settings.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate counseling skills.
• Plan basic programs.
• Possess physical ability and manual dexterity for duties.
• Operate computers for clinical practices, including hearing aid programming.

Link to full job description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD880.pdf

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care