About the role
Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to an Audiologist, the Audiometric Technician assists with the provision of comprehensive clinical audiology services, newborn hearing screening, the implementation/ operation of selected service area components and the promotion in the community of awareness and maximal use/preservation of hearing abilities. The Audiometric Technician works with families, professionals, agencies and community members in addressing the hearing related needs of the community. Work is performed at various sites including but not limited to the health units and hospitals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 12 graduation. One year audiometric technician experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience in a similar or related clinical setting. Recent related experience working with newborn infants and their families; clients with a developmental disability; postnatal women. Working knowledge of computer software for electronic mail, data management systems.
Skills And Abilities
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Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
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Ability to organize work.
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Ability to practice and deliver client and family centred care.
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Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
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Ability to work in both acute care and community health care settings.
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Physical ability and manual dexterity to carry out the duties of the position.
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Ability to operate related equipment.
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Ability to type 30 wpm
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Travel is a requirement of this job. Travel arrangements must meet the requirements of the program.
Job Requirements:
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
About the role
Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to an Audiologist, the Audiometric Technician assists with the provision of comprehensive clinical audiology services, newborn hearing screening, the implementation/ operation of selected service area components and the promotion in the community of awareness and maximal use/preservation of hearing abilities. The Audiometric Technician works with families, professionals, agencies and community members in addressing the hearing related needs of the community. Work is performed at various sites including but not limited to the health units and hospitals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 12 graduation. One year audiometric technician experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience in a similar or related clinical setting. Recent related experience working with newborn infants and their families; clients with a developmental disability; postnatal women. Working knowledge of computer software for electronic mail, data management systems.
Skills And Abilities
-
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
-
Ability to organize work.
-
Ability to practice and deliver client and family centred care.
-
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
-
Ability to work in both acute care and community health care settings.
-
Physical ability and manual dexterity to carry out the duties of the position.
-
Ability to operate related equipment.
-
Ability to type 30 wpm
-
Travel is a requirement of this job. Travel arrangements must meet the requirements of the program.
Job Requirements:
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.