Pediatric Audiologist | BC Early Hearing Program

Position Summary

We are seeking a Casual Pediatric Audiologist at Rocky Mountain Lodge in Cranbrook, BC.

Days of work:
Monday to Friday, Days

Shift times: 08:30 to 16:30

This is a casual position. Casual means hours are not guaranteed and that days of work and shift times may vary. Many careers with us begin with casual employment and lead to permanent or temporary career opportunities.

Interior Health offers excellent benefits and many opportunities to maximize your skills. We are an organization where you have room to grow in a place where life outside of work is just as important to us as it is to you.

This position practices in accordance with professional standards as outlined by the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC). The position provides clinical audiology services including screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and consultation for assigned clients/target populations; provides work direction to Audiometric Technician (s); provides consultative and educational services to clients and the community; collegially shares and/or demonstrates work methods and processes with others as required.

1. Delivers programs in accordance with established policies procedures and guidelines by performing duties such as:

• selecting the most effective method for identification of individuals with communicative disabilities within the target population to meet the needs of that population;
• preparing reports as required/directed;
• participating in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of identification audiometry and hearing conservation programs for neonates, preschool and school children 0-19 years of age;
• providing consultation to school programs for education of children who are deaf/hard of hearing;
• maintaining inventory control and records for all assets and revenues for the Audiology and Hearing Aid Program; and
• maintaining client and program statistics and data as required/directed.

2. Provides clinical best practice auditory services by performing duties such as:

• assessing, evaluating, and monitoring the status and function of the peripheral and central auditory nervous systems; identifying hearing loss and hearing disorders; and loci of disorder;
• performing audiological screening and diagnostic (re) assessments for clients; adapting assessment/test procedures to suit the physical and/or mental capacity of the client;
• interpreting audiological assessment/screening test results;
• recording all findings from service delivery activities on prescribed health service forms; within client file and electronic data systems;
• developing and providing appropriate auditory (re) habilitative treatment plan for clients;
• analyzing, evaluating, selecting, verifying, fitting, selling hearing devices, e.g. hearing aids, FM and ALD’s; providing on-going monitoring/maintenance of these devices;
• providing counseling/education information to clients/family, other case providers on audiological assessment results, diagnosis, (re) habilitation plan; and other services for deaf and hard of hearing;
• generating referrals to other health care professionals and/or service agencies e.g. medical, intervention programs, etc.;
• Referring more difficult audiology cases requiring service not available locally to regional diagnostic center; and
• Maintaining operating condition of audiological equipment through biological monitoring and calibration procedures; initiating appropriate repair procedures when needed.

3. Provides work direction to Audiometric Technician(s) as required by performing duties such as:

• provides guidance and directing work;
• ensures quality and quantity standards are met;
• provides orientation and ongoing training in new developments/techniques;
• participates in selection interviews;
• provides performance input to the Professional Practice Leader for the audiometric technician (s)
• tracks applicable expenses and costs associated with own work and provides feedback to the Professional Practice Leader with regards to budget processes by identifying needs and making recommendations.

4. Serves the community and other staff professionals as advisor, consultant,…