AUDIOLOGY SUPPORT TECHNICIAN I

Position Summary

Are you a Audiology Support Technician looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Community Health department.

Under the supervision of the Lead Audiologist, Northeast Region provides technical and support services to the Northeast Audiology Program within the Fort st John Audiology Clinic. Duties include serving clients, assisting in audiological evaluation of clients, hearing screening, providing instruction to clients/caregivers on hearing aid care and use, supporting program in meeting goals of the British Columbia Early Hearing Program (BCEHP), and participating in the organization of program data, inventory control and financial aspects of the Northern Health Authority Hearing Aid Dispensing Program. Also, under the supervision of the Northeast Lead Audiologist, position functions as program assistant. This includes a variety of administrative support functions such as word processing, data entry, typing reports and documents from notes, creating, updating and filing client charts, and scheduling clinics. Program assistant performs reception duties and answers general enquiries related to audiology program and policy. Overnight travel may be required.
Please attach cover letter and resume

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:30 to 16:30

Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre has 44 Acute Care beds and 124 residential beds and is equipped to handle 22,000 ER visits per year. Some more highlights about the hospital:
• Endoscopy suite, 2 state-of-the-art operating rooms, plus a procedure room
• Ambulatory clinics including Cancer and Hemodialysis
• Medical and Surgical inpatient rooms (40 beds)
• 3 Intensive care units
• Minor surgeries
• 7 single Maternity rooms for Labour, Delivery, and Post-Partum Fort St. John also has the Health Unit and Primary Care Clinic which serve the community.

Fort St. John is known as “The Energetic City,” which reflects the large resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture. Overlooking the Peace River, the town of Fort St John is located above the Peace River Valley and serves as the capital of the Peace River district. The population of Fort St. John is over 21,400 but it services an area of approximately 70,000. The community is the hub of the Northeast with a cultural centre and library, theatre, and art space. There are seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one secondary school. There is also a Northern Lights College campus. Check out Fort St. John for more information on what this energetic community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Three weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualifications

• Grade 12, completion of a diploma in a health or social services related field.
• One (1) years related experience in health care dealing directly with clients.
• Valid Class V BC Driver’s License.
• Experience working with children.

Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to carry out testing procedures with hard to manage children and disabled adults.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to do the physical tasks of the job.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Ability to type at 40 w.p.m.
• Knowledge of general office procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.