Career

1-888 857-3742

Employment Opportunities

Saskatchewan Opportunities: (See below for Description)

Hiring: Licensed Hearing Aid Practitioner $80-120,000.00

Hiring: Licensed hearing Aid Practitioner Supervisor & trainer $100,000 -140,000.

Manitoba Opportunities:

Hiring: Licensed Hearing Aid Practitioner or Audiologist $80-120,000.00

BC Opportunities:

Kelowna Opportunities: Hiring: Licensed Hearing Aid Practitioner

POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide diagnostic assessment and evaluation of hearing loss. Prescribe and dispense hearing aids and other communication devices for clients. Plan and direct treatment/rehabilitation for clients. Work closely with management in providing assistance in all necessary areas in launching a new office in Saskatchewan. Some Travel required.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accept referrals and screen clients, by walk-in, professional or telephone referral, in order to assess feasibility and eligibility Hearing services

Assess hearing loss using diagnostic evaluations; prescribe device for hearing loss

Dispense hearing aids to clients and educate consumers on appropriate care and maintenance of hearing aids and assistive devices

Act as a resource for, liaise, and consult with other professionals, counsellors, agencies, and services in relation to confidential client information

Daily Duties

	Discuss hearing problems with clients and help them adjust to hearing loss.
	Use test instruments and standard evaluation procedures to test clients' hearing
	Identify and evaluate hearing problems.
	Discuss test results with clients, provide information about funding sources and help clients select appropriate hearing instruments or devices.
	Take ear impressions for use in the manufacture of hearing aids if required
	Fit and adjust hearing aids.
	Provide advice on the use of hearing instruments.
	Perform follow up examinations and adjust devices as necessary.
	Program, service and make minor repairs on hearing aids and related equipment.

Administration:

Keep accurate audiological records in relation to client files, test results, treatment and follow up

Student/Staff Supervision:

	Provide training and supervision for students in direct service activities
	Provide reports on performance as required

Community Education:

	Provide educational programs for client groups and individuals
	Co-ordinate information and participate in specific programs such as community or consumer workshops related to hearing health issues

Professional Development:

	Attend all department and agency staff meetings
	Keep up to date with relevant legislation and trends

Line of Responsibilty:

Reports to President, Jim Gibbons

Qualifications:

Degree in Audiology, Registered with SASLPA (Audiologist)

Licensed Hearing Aid Practitioner- Must be Nationally Board Certified

Experience with prescribing and dispensing hearing aids

Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Computer Skills

Sales Ability

Valid Driver's License

Vehicle Required

Hearing Aid Practitioners need the following characteristics:

	good interpersonal skills
	good communication skills
	the ability to relate to clients and build long term relationships with them
	good hand-eye co-ordination
	patience
	self-discipline
	an interest in biology and technology.
	They should be comfortable using computers
	They should enjoy compiling, recording and analyzing test results, working with people of all ages (particularly senior citizens) and working with different types of equipment and technology.

	Benefits - Group Plan -medical & dental, some vision,ltd, & ci
	Great office support team
	Qualified appointments
	We supply computer and testing equipment required.
	Company Trips

If you have an interest in pursuing a career with Puretone Hearing Group, please e-mail your resume & cover letter to pcgibbons@shaw.ca - Sorry no phone calls please.

Last modified: July 24, 2009