Audiologist 1

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The Department of Otolaryngology is currently seeking a full time Audiologist 1 to work in Miami FL. The Audiologist 1 (H) administers and interprets a variety of tests such as air and bone conduction and speech reception and discrimination tests to determine the type and degree of hearing impairment site of damage and effects on comprehension and speech. The Audiologist 1 (H) evaluates test results concerning behavioral social educational and medical information obtained from patients families teachers and healthcare professionals.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs immittance and emissions testing.

• Conducts auditory evoked potential assessments for patients.

• Assesses hearing sensitivity and quality and provides patients with information regarding the results.

• Dispenses hearing aids and fits devices based on the patients physiology and needs.

• Consults with physicians and other professionals about the patients future needs and current progress.

• Maintains client records at all stages including initial evaluation and discharge.

• Documents all professional and clinical reports and research auditory topics.

• Utilizes local state and national regulations to make decisions regarding service eligibility.

• Participates in conferences forums and training sessions to remain up to date with or share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Doctorate degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Valid FL Audiologist License

Experience:

Minimum 1 years of relevant experience

Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

• Ability to analyze organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

• Ability to work evenings nights and weekends as necessary.

• Commitment to the Universitys core values.

• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

• Provides audiology coverage for the Neurodiagnostic Clinic of at least 20% of clinical full-time effort to one or more area clinic locations (changes to this amount are at the discretion of the department chair and chief).

• Specialties for this role are Pediatrics Adult Hearing Implants and may coverage of the Jackson Memorial Pediatric Clinic. The percent effort attributed to each specialty is subject to change.

• Performs behavioral observation audiometry visual reinforcement audiometry play audiometry and conventional audiometry

• Performs Otoacoustic Emission and Auditory Brainstem Response testing (natural sleep and/or sedated).

• Selects administers and interprets age appropriate auditory and speech perception tests

• Compiles test results behavioral observation and information to make appropriate recommendations and/or referrals.

• Counsels patient and/or families to select assistive listening devices

• Remains up to date on hearing aid technologies and fitting best practices.

• Counsels patients on techniques that may improve hearing with hearing aids and support families overall needs

• Identifies and refers patients for speech-language educational medical psychological and social services

• Collaborates with the cochlear implant team the Barton G. Kids Hear Now Cochlear Implant Family Resource Center and the Childrens Hearing Program.

• Collaboration with other healthcare providers and educators working with children with hearing loss.

• Participates and attends family events for children with hearing loss and cochlear implants.

• Participates in multidisciplinary and other audiological meetings.

• Documents all professional and clinical reports in a timely manner.

• May be asked to participate in Early Steps or IDES appointments.

• Conductcochlearimplantcandidacy evaluations activations and follow-up mappings according to clinical protocol for patients of all ages for all three FDA approvedcochlearimplantmanufacturers.

• Complete hearing aid programming for bimodal users.

• Complete full diagnostic hearing assessments using appropriate test methods and equipment for patients of all ages.

• Formulate and implement treatment plans to address patient needs.

• Complete documentation in a concise and timely manner.

• Counsel patients families and healthcare teams appropriately.

• Collaborate with members of a multi-disciplinary hearing implant team including psychology education speech pathology neurotology social work administrative staff.

• Collaborate with colleagues to foster ongoing improvement within thecochlearimplantprogram as well as efforts to expand reach more patients withcochlearimplanttechnology.

• Maintain continuing education regarding best practices and advancements incochlearimplanttechnology.

• Utilizes local state national and funding agency regulations to makes decisions regarding service eligibility

• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.

• May train students and externs.

• May be expected to flex to different specialties in the absence of a colleague.

Department Specific Qualifications

Education:

• Doctorate of Audiology degree required.

Certification and Licensing:

• Current valid Florida Audiologist license required.

Experience:

• One year of audiologist-related experience is preferred.

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:

• Knowledge of and ability to apply auditory principles procedures and techniques

• Knowledge of auditory agents used in patient treatments

• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat hearing or speech disorders.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Performs in tactful and professional manner.

• Motivated and focused on achieving own goals

• Confident about working within a team and autonomously

• Commercially aware and happy to offer the client the best solution for any given problem

• Dedicated to exemplary customer service to ensure client satisfaction.

• Excellent communication skills with empathy and patience.

• Desire to do provide the best service and advice to the best of your abilities

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