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University of Miami lists this Audiologist 1 opportunity in miami, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
On-Site
nMiami, FL
nFull time
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nThe University of Miami/UHealth Department of Otolaryngology has an exciting opportunity for a full time Audiologist 1 to work in Miami, FL. The Audiologist 1 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 incumbent also evaluates test results in relation to behavioral, social, educational, and medical information obtained from patients, families, teachers, and healthcare professionals. Travel to satellite clinics may be required. Bilingual is preferred. Flexibility to cover for different audiology specialties in the absence of a co-worker is required.
nCORE JOB FUNCTIONS
nnnPerforms immittance and emissions testing, and records results for future reference in children.
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nnConducts auditory evoked potential assessments for patients.
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nnAssesses hearing sensitivity and quality and provides patients with information regarding the results.
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nnDispenses assistive listening devices and fits devices based on patient’s physiology and needs.
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nnConsults with physicians and other professionals about patient’s future needs and current progress.
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nnMaintains client records at all stages including initial evaluation and discharge.
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nnDocuments all professional and clinical reports and conducts research on auditory topics.
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nnUtilizes local, state, and national regulations to make decisions regarding service eligibility.
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nnParticipates in conferences, forums, and training sessions to remain up-to-date with or share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods.
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nnAdheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
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n nThis list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
nCORE QUALIFICATIONS
nEducation Requirements (Essential Requirements):
nDoctorate of Audiology degree required. Masters considered with experience.
nCurrent valid Florida Audiologist license required.
nWork Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements):
nOne year of audiologist-related experience is preferred.
nBilingual (Spanish) preferred.
nKnowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
nnnKnowledge of and ability to apply auditory principles, procedures, and techniques
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nnKnowledge of auditory agents used in patient treatments
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nnKnowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat hearing or speech disorders.
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nnEffective verbal and written communication skills.
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nnPerforms in tactful and professional manner.
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nnMotivated and focused on achieving own goals
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nnConfident about working within a team and autonomously
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nnCommercially aware, and happy to offer the client the best solution for any given problem
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nnDedicated to exemplary customer service to ensure client satisfaction.
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nnExcellent communication skills, with empathy and patience.
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nnDesire to do provide the best service and advice to the best of your abilities
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n nDepartment Specific Functions
nnn·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).
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nnSpecialties for this role are neurodiagnostics, pediatrics (including Auditory Brainstem Response and OR Auditory Brainstem Response testing) and hearing aids/bone conduction devices. The percent effort attributed to each specialty is subject to change.
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nnA percentage of diagnostic effort and OR ABRs will occur at our affiliate hospital on the Miami campus. This is subject to change based on clinical needs.
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nnPerforms behavioral observation audiometry, visual reinforcement audiometry, play audiometry, and conventional audiometry
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nnPerforms Otoacoustic Emission and Auditory Brainstem Response testing (natural sleep and/or sedated).
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nnSelects, administers, and interprets age appropriate auditory and speech perception tests
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nnCompiles test results, behavioral observation, and information to make appropriate recommendations and/or referrals.
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nnCounsels patient and/or families to select assistive listening devices.
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nnCollaborates with the Children’s Hearing Program to ensure best outcomes.
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nnRemains up to date on hearing aid technologies and fitting best practices.
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nnCounsels patients on techniques that may improve hearing with hearing aids and support families overall needs
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nnIdentifies and refers patients for speech-language, educational, medical, psychological, and social services
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nnParticipates in multidisciplinary and other audiological meetings.
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nnDocuments all professional and clinical reports in a timely manner.
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nnComplete hearing aid programming for bimodal users.
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nnComplete full diagnostic hearing assessments using appropriate test methods and equipment for patients of all ages.
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nnFormulate and implement treatment plans to address patient needs.
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nnComplete documentation in a concise and timely manner.
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nnCounsel patients, families, and healthcare teams appropriately.
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nnCollaborate with members of a multi-disciplinary team including psychology, education, speech pathology, neurotology, social work, administrative staff.
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nnUtilizes local, state, national and funding agency regulations to makes decisions regarding service eligibility
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nnMaintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
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nnMay train students and externs.
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nnMay be expected to flex to different specialties in the absence of a colleague.
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n n#ED-LI1
nThe University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
nUHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
nThe University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
nJob Status:
nFull time
nEmployee Type:
nStaff
nThe mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.
nThe University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.
nThe University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.
nBascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.
nThe University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.
nWith more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.
nThe University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Worksite address
miami, FL, 33222, US
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