Audiologist in Charlton

Position Number: JR02642

Department: Audiology Services

Job Type: Regular, Full time

Work Environment: Contract Duration: 0 months

Number of Positions: 1

Hourly Rate (Min / Max): $51.9282 - $60.1994

Schedule Work Days: Monday to Friday

Time of Day: Days

Shift: Hours - 7.5

Position Summary

Provides clinical counselling education and retail services to paediatric (including infants) and adult patients presenting with hearing losses/disorders and to their significant others as appropriate. Works autonomously but collaboratively with a broad range of other disciplines. The Audiologist also participates in prevention activities, research, training, education, and organizational tasks associated with caseload management and successful functionality of the Department of Audiology.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Audiology required
• Member in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) required
• Clinical Doctorate of Audiology (AuD) preferred
• Minimum one year experience required
• Special training for VNG/ENG; rotational chair work may be required
• Authorized to prescribe and dispense hearing aids with the Assistive Devices Program
• Proficient computer skills
• Current training in hearing aid manufacturer's software and programming of hearing aids/assistive listening devices
• Demonstrates knowledge and experience working with the various populations served
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work under pressure, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines
• Audiology hearing aid/assistive listening devices dispensary training and skills may be required

Responsibilities

• Assessment - maintains and manages a clinical caseload responsible for complete diagnostic consultative educational and counseling services for outpatient and inpatients of all ages
• Intervention - provides regular input to caregivers regarding patient's progress and evaluates effectiveness of hearing device prescribed
• Documentation and Communication - completes accurate workload statistics maintaining accurate and current clinical patient records in accordance with guidelines
• Teaching/Mentoring - provides clinical teaching mentoring and supervision for student Audiologists and medical residents
• Monitors and Ensures Quality of Healthcare Practices - adheres to policies, consults with Professional Practice Leader, ensures audiological test equipment is operating and functioning in accordance with standards, participates in activities demonstrated to maintain competency and encourage reflective practice including continuing education teaching or facilitating learning
• All other duties as assigned

St. Joseph's Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strive for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process (recruit@stjoes.ca).

At St. Joe's Hamilton, we believe in nurturing new talent, providing an inclusive and supportive work environment with meaningful growth opportunities, and exciting benefits and rewards. Whether you're passionate about providing compassionate care or eager to gain new skills, there's a place here for you to grow, learn, and succeed!