Hearing Screener, Early Hearing Program - BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre

Hearing Screener, Early Hearing Program

BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre

Vancouver, BC

What you’ll do

• Identify infants from the general newborn population who are eligible for hearing screening by following the BCEHP protocols and established criteria to determine when screening should be performed on infants and the appropriate method to be used, and communicating determinations to the caregivers.
• Administer computerized hearing screenings to infants who meet the preset criteria by methods such as cleaning skin, attaching electrodes if needed, inserting ear tips into the ear canal and / or placing earphones over the infants external ears.
• Document screening pass or not pass results in patient medical charts and other NICU documentation as required; enter results into the BCEHP data system.
• Monitor and troubleshoot the functioning of screening and audiology equipment by performing listening checks, replacing batteries, cleaning / disinfecting units;

performing minor maintenance and making arrangements for repairs including ongoing calibration.

• Review patient materials by checking that program information is current; and disseminate patient materials including information brochures and correspondence to families.
• Schedule infants for follow up appointments and refers to the appropriate location for diagnostic hearing assessments.

Promote compliance with follow up appointments by use of the phone, fax and email.

• Confirm the presence or absence of preset hearing risk factors by methods such as following established protocol and checklists, reviewing patient charts, and observing newborn to confirm the presence or absence of preset hearing risk factors.
• Communicate screening results and general hearing information to the infant’s family or guardian as well as other professionals involved in the infant’s care.
• Monitor stock, supplies and equipment, reporting shortages and preparing necessary forms to requisition for purposes of inventory control.
• Record workload data for statistical purposes. Complete, maintain and submit computerized and manual statistics.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

Qualifications

Grade 12, two (2) years’ recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills & Knowledge

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Knowledge of medical terminology.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with other effectively.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have : Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future.

That’s why we’re focused on your care too offering health, wellness, development programs to support you at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education.

BCW is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority () plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province.

Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include : Respect people Be compassionate Dare to innovate Cultivate partnerships Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs :

PHSA and BCW are committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems.

PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and / or persistently marginalized groups identified under the Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level.

We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and / or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at .

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples.

These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities.

PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan : A First Nations Case Study.