Audiometric Technician

This is a full-time, 10-month permanent position in Clinical Support Services.

Under the direction of the Audiologists, the Audiometric Technician will screen and review newcomers hearing and also identify (school-age) students who require referrals to the Winnipeg School Division audiologist.

Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

- Select, prepare and present materials consistent with the program designed by an audiologist
- Delivery of services that are consistent with the treatment objectives
- Conduct basic hearing screening for all newcomer students under the direction of an audiologist (basic testing)
- Provide hearing consultation and hearing loss awareness information to school-age students, families and interpreters
- Provide technical assistance to newcomer students by performing hearing aid trouble-shooting and basic hearing aid repairs
- Calibration of screening equipment
- Support the use of sound field systems for schools including delivery, set-up and maintenance, maintaining inventory for schools

Qualifications:

- Complete high school education
- Manitoba Industrial Audiometric Technical Certificate is required or enrolled in a related program and working towards certification may be considered
- Minimum one-year experience directly related in the field or a combination of education and experience may be considered
- Must have a valid Class 5F Manitoba driver’s licence and use of a vehicle
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to adapt testing process to accommodate the needs of students being served
- Ability to work in a professional and collaborative manner across multiple locations with all WSD staff
- Experience working in a culturally diverse environment
- Ability to prioritize a large workload and work independently
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated problem solving skills
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

**Salary**: $24.11-$28.72 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- related: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Manitoba Industrial Audiometric Technical Certificate (preferred)
- Manitoba Driver's Licence Class 5F (required)

Work Location: One location