29 - Canadian Hearing Society - Toronto, ON

DATE: July 29, 2016

POSITION: Audiologist

LOCATION: Hamilton

START DATE: September 19, 2016

MINIMUM START SALARY: $44,367 per annum ($73,945 per annum pro-rated to 60%)

POSITION STATUS: Temporary Contract ending September 19, 2017; Part-time, 21 hours per week

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide diagnostic assessment and evaluation of hearing loss. Prescribe hearing aids and other assistive devices for clients. Plan and direct treatment/rehabilitation for clients. Clients may be individuals, small groups or organizations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Service:

1. In Relation to Target Client Groups and Caregivers:

• Complete diagnostic hearing evaluations, special tests and other assessments and screenings as required.
  


• Prescribe and dispense hearing aids, FM systems and Assistive Listening Devices; counsel and instruct clients on care and maintenance of same; pair with blue tooth devices and remote controls; recommend appropriate hearing aid accessories and supplies.
  


• Provide hearing aid checks to ensure appropriate fit of hearing aids to prescription and perform adjustments as needed; take ear impressions for the ordering of custom hearing aids, products and earmolds; provide hearing aid repairs as needed
  


• Accept referrals and screen clients, by walk in or phone referral, in order to assess feasibility and eligibility for Canadian Hearing Society audiological services
  


• Provide tinnitus consultations and related services
  


• Provide home visits, on occasion, to clients with mobility issues
  


• Consult with referring physicians, family/caregivers and other support providers
  


• Provide information and education to clients and group
  

2. IN RELATION TO OTHER PROFESSIONALS AND AGENCIES:

• Liaise, act as resource for and consult with other professionals, counsellors, agencies and services in relation to confidential client information
  


• Write letters and clinical reports to referring physicians, professionals and outside agencies as required.
  


• Provide training to other staff and volunteers in order to facilitate local aural rehabilitation programs (Hearing Help Classes and Hearing Screening)
  


• Assist in program expansion efforts and participate in local office support (including travel) to other CHS audiology programs as require
  

Administration:

• Maintain records in accordance with CASLPO’s Records Regulations.
  


• Prepare computer generated sales orders, cost estimates and invoices as well as paperwork related to 3 rd party funders.
  


• Keep accurate audiological records in relation to client files, test results, progress notes, assessment forms, treatment and follow-up; maintain internal (CHS) statistics and reports
  


• Initiate and follow up on correspondence and phone calls from clients, general public and other referral sources.
  


• Assist in equipment evaluations, calibrations and maintenance; responsible for infection control of instrument
  


• Order and maintain equipment inventory
  

Community Education:

• Act as CHS representative and provide information about services at external workshops/seminars for other professionals, agencies, networks, etc.; represent CHS on external professional committees as required
  


• Co-ordinate information and organise, lead, or participate in specific programs such as community or consumer workshops related to hearing health issues
  


• Provide mobile hearing screening/evaluations and community education
  


• As required, participate in media interviews and provide written articles about hearing health care
  

LINE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reports to the Director of Audiology

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Audiology
  


• Registered with CASLPO
  


• Registered as an ADP Authorizer and Dispenser
  


• Strong background in dispensing required
  


• Ability to make decisions and handle multiple tasks in a busy clinical environment
  


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Internet and electronic clinical management systems and NOAH software
  


• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member
  


• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  


• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) or willingness to learn
  


• Demonstrated sensitivity to working in a culturally diverse environment
  


• Occasional travel in Ontario
  

CLOSING DATE:

Internal* – August 10, 2016

External – Until filled

*Please note that as per the terms of our Collective Agreement, qualifying internal candidates will be considered first. External candidates – you will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), CHS will provide accommodation, accessible formats and communication supports for the interview upon request.

EMAIL RESUME TO: careers@chs.ca

Subject Line: Competition # 2016-034

Please email your resume as a MS Word attachment or paste the resume into the body of the email. Remember to put the competition number in the subject line.

Thank you for your application.

THE CANADIAN HEARING SOCIETY SUPPORTS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION HIRING PROCESS FOR CULTURALLY DEAF, ORAL DEAF, DEAFENED, AND HARD OF HEARING APPLICANTS.