Audiologist-Hearing Instrument Specialist

Audiologist-Hearing Instrument Specialist

At Heritage Hearing Care, we will help your ears to hear. We will work with you to brighten the joy of your favourite sounds and the pleasure of conversation with your family and friends. We will listen to you to find the best solutions for your needs. We will always ask how we can help.

We are recruiting for an Audiologist-Hearing Instrument Specialist to join our team. This is a full-time position.

The Audiologist-Hearing Instrument Specialist determines type and degree of hearing impairment and implements habilitation and rehabilitation services for patients by performing the following duties:

• Administer and interpret a variety of diagnostics audiological tests such as air and bone conduction audiometry, speech audiometry, immittance testing, DPOAEs, and otoscopy to determine type and degree of hearing impairment, effects on comprehension, communication and speech in addition to providing appropriate referral recommendations.
• Conduct audiological assessments for various populations including geriatric, adult and pediatric populations using the appropriate clinical equipment
• Interpret test results to determine communication problems and provide the most appropriate recommendations
• Provide appropriate counselling and patient and family-centred care to address audiological habilitation or rehabilitation needs
• Perform cerumen management
• Prescribe, select, fit and verify appropriate amplification including appropriate recommendations for communication strategies, and solutions
• Provide a high standard of patient care by demonstrating a proactive approach to patient care from the first encounter to all future hearing needs
• Maintain an expertise in the recommending, fitting and troubleshooting of current hearing aid technology
• Work cooperatively with other clinicians (i.e. audiologists, HISs), CDAs, and client care coordinators to foster a team approach and a harmonious work environment
• Work within a team environment with other members of the clinic staff
• Follow company work and safety procedures and policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

• A master’s degree in audiology or hearing instrument specialist certificate or equivalent.
• Registration with regulatory college (e.g. CASLPO or AHIP registration in Ontario) or provincially recognized licensing body in other jurisdictions
• At least one year of diagnostic and dispensing experience (not applicable for initial practice registrants).
• Current knowledge of hearing health care products and services is an asset.
• Responsible for ensuring that the ongoing requirements for the maintenance of registration are met

Salary will depend on experience. All professionals will start with four weeks of vacation. Health benefits and long-term disability Insurance are available after a three-month probation period. Relocating cost reimbursement will be discussed at time of job offer.