Audiologist, Cochlear Implant Services - BC Children’s Hospital

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).

Qualifications

What you bring

• 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 interdisciplinary 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.

Core Competencies

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging.
• Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work.
• Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honoring equity-deserving people's perspectives on health and wellness.

Skills & Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of the field of pediatric audiology, cochlear implantation, current implant devices and technology, programming devices, and auditory development.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in an interprofessional environment.
• Demonstrated ability to explain technical information/results to individuals with varying levels of understanding.

What We Bring

• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Wage: $42.27 - $52.81 per hour

Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday; 0800-1600

Requisition #: 183509E

What We Do

BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

BCCH program is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

PHSA plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province.

PHSA and BCCH are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services