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).
• 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.

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.
• Commit to ongoing education and training on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles.

Skills & Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of the field of pediatric audiology, cochlear implantation, current implant devices and technology, programming devices, and auditory development.
• Comprehensive knowledge of pediatric audiology assessment (infants, young children and complex cases) as it relates to cochlear implantation.
• Knowledge of research methodology and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in an interprofessional environment.

What We Bring

• Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families.
• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honor the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.

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. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

PHSA and BCCH are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

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

Attention Current Employees Of PHSA

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The internal job posting expires on May 22, 2025 and will no longer be accessible. If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

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