Audiologist

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: Clinical experience is preferred
• Education/Training: Minimum of Master’s Degree in Audiology with all qualifications to dispense hearing aids in the province of Manitoba.
• License/Certification: Registered (or eligible for registration) with any required certifications to obtain/maintain a Hearing Aid Dealer License from the hearing aid board. Authorized (or eligible) to provide government funded services through the Manitoba Seniors Hearing Aid Program.
• Knowledge/Skills: Attention to detail and technical aptitude. Strong organization and time management. Excellent communication and counselling skills. Strong computer skills.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Description of position:

The job requires a Dispensing Audiologist who will assess hearing, select/recommend hearing instruments when appropriate (and/or refer when appropriate). The clinician will also provide dispensing services which includes verifying and validating hearing instrument performance.

Daily tasks and responsibilities:

• All task/procedures related to assessment of hearing for the purpose of dispensing hearing aids (including history taking, air and bone conduction thresholds, speech testing, etc).
• All tasks/procedures related to the dispensing of hearing aids (including hearing aid evaluations, recommendations, fitting, verification, validation, impression taking, shell repair and modification).
• Adhere to all infection control and privacy and confidentiality standards.
• Maintain appropriate and complete records and documentation.
• Knowledgeable about all products and services related to the hearing centre.
• Committed to provide the highest level of member service.
• Escorts patients into the hearing testing facility and opens/closes doors when required.
• Works collaboratively with support personnel to ensure appropriate of work tasks.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Internship / Co-op

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Education:

Master's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

related work: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person