Audiologist Ma

**Who We Are**:
**Who We Are**

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music. As one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support he wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children’s Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time.

**Posting Period**:
Open: February 23, 2024

Deadline: March 7, 2024

Non-Union

**Department Name**:
VH Audiology

Reporting to the Manager, Psychology and Audiology, the Audiologist assesses paediatric and adult patients in conjunction with LHSC ENT Clinics as well as, patients referred from other areas of the hospital, such as the London Regional Cancer Program. The Audiologist should have a working knowledge of the evaluation, prescription, and programming of amplification and assistive listening devices. Audiology practice at LHSC is based on research, best practices, expert clinical and professional judgment and the preferences and values of the patients. Research, student supervision, teaching and continuing education are additional responsibilities in fulfilling our academic mission.

Temporary Full-Time

Rate of Pay: $43.04 per hour - $53.80 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Duration: November 10, 2023 - April 26, 2024

**Qualifications**:

- Masters Degree in Communications Disorders/Audiology
- Registration (or eligible for registration) with College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)
- Advanced knowledge of: audiometry and impedance testing, electrophysiological testing, otoacoustic emission testing, ear impressions, otoscopy, prescription and assessment of hearing devices, patient counselling
- Recent, related paediatric experience preferred
- Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access), and Internet
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated effective organizational skills involving time management and prioritization
- Ability to work effectively as part of an interprofessional team
- Ability to establish relationships with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team
- Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills in a variety of situations
- Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability and ability to manage change in a dynamic environment
- Demonstrated thoroughness, accuracy and attention to detail
- Demonstrated practice of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
- Demonstrated practice of and commitment to the principles of patient and family centred care
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s vision, purpose and values
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:
Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to:

- Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis;
- Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step);
- Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health’s current definition of being fully vaccinated