Audiologist, Cochlear Implant Services - BC Children’s Hospital
Job in
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for:
PHSA
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-19
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Medical Specialist, ENT & Audiology
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Audiologist, Cochlear Implant Services
BC Children’s Hospital
Vancouver, BC
What you’ll do
Administer and interpret comprehensive clinical assessments using current and evidence-based protocols to determine candidacy for implantation including interpreting individual test results, functional benefits from amplification, and developmental milestones. Participate in cochlear implant candidacy team meetings and the decision-making process. Provide support as a key member of the interdisciplinary cochlear implant team; the audiologist’s participation and opinion is fundamental in the determination of patient candidacy.Utilize advanced knowledge and expertise in the area of electrical stimulation including speech coding strategies, modes of stimulation and other electrical parameters needed to create listening programs for a map for a patient’s sound processor. Administer and interpret advanced electrophysiologic testing procedures including intra- and post-operative Neural Response Telemetry (NRT), electro Stapedial Reflex Testing (eSRT).Manage post-operative cochlear implant audiologic care including cochlear implant function, evaluation of patient auditory development and progress in relation to expected trajectories. Develop the appropriate adjustments to intervention plans/strategies in collaboration with other team members to maximize the child’s auditory development. Provide cochlear implant technical support including patient orientation, education, and troubleshooting of cochlear implant related equipment.Provide treatment services to families including caregiver education, support and counseling regarding expectations, potential outcomes and interpreting test results relative to functional progress and assisting parents.Demonstrate the principles of family centered care in all aspects of assessment and training by promoting parents as the decision makers for their infants/children, ensuring the preferences, language, and culture of the family are respected, and role modeling family centered care.Participate in program planning and clinical practice guidelines as part of multi-disciplinary team by methods such as evaluating and developing clinical guidelines and protocols within the team to promote excellence in cochlear implantation services, and identifying, promoting and leading program planning strategies to enhance system processes and resources for patients.Act a clinical resource to audiologists and other health care professionals by methods such as reviewing complex cases, providing guidance and recommendations on audiologic care of patients with cochlear implants and providing training and education sessions to audiologists, other health care professionals and students.What you bring
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Audiology from a recognized program.Minimum of two (2) years recent and relevant Post Masters clinical experience specifically providing cochlear implant audiology services including a minimum of one (1) year of extensive experience performing pediatric cochlear implant audiology services within an interdispliaary team environment.Current full registration as an Audiologist of the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.Current Advanced Competency Certification in Cochlear Implant Management from the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within healthcare settings. This involves recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BCCH & BCW contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls…
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