Job location: Miami, FL

Employment Type: Part-time
Posted data: 2019-09-13
Req: R100035021
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The department of Pediatrics is actively seeking a Per-Diem Audiology Technician. The Per-Diem Audiology Technician assists in conducting patient audiometric testing, fittings, adjustments, and repairs. The employee also performs hearing screenings, and assists with audiological evaluations under the supervision of a licensed audiologist.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Meets with patients and conducts hearing screenings.
• Explains procedures to patients and families and gathers documents and information from patients.
• Fits hearing aids and assists with adjustments, questions, or problems.
• Cleans all audiology equipment at close of the business day.
• Maintains relevant inventory and supplies to ensure adequate stock levels.
• Assists the audiologist with completing paperwork for orders and repairs.
• Facilitates goals and objectives established by the department.
• Maintains patient files and performs clerical duties and other support functions.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Demonstration of technical expertise for screening otoacoustic emissions and auditory brainstem response testing.
• Demonstration of acquired knowledge for documentation completion.
• Review census for each nursery to determine which babies need and are eligible for hearing screening.
• Comply with universal precautions before physically making contact with each child.
• Perform newborn hearing screen using otoacoustic emissions or auditory brainstem response in accordance with program protocol, and print test results.
• Review chart/ interview nurses to determine risk factors associated with hearing loss.
• Complete newborn hearing screening form with demographics, birth status, risk factors, type of test, date of test, location of test, and tester.
• Affix test results printout onto back of first copy of triplicate form.
• Remove the yellow copy of the screening form to give to the ward secretary for spot card documentation of test completion and outcome.
• Deposit remaining form copies (from 3-copy NCR paper) into letter bin for later review and readiness for patient chart.
• Clean and sanitize probe tips.
• Clean and organize equipment cart at end of the day.
• Notify program director if supplies are needed.
• Cover equipment cart with sheet at end of shift to protect contents from dust.

This fist 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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• College degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience. Prior experience with newborn hearing screening preferred.

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 University's core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

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Job Status:

Part time

Employee Type:

Temporary-Intermittent

Pay Grade:

h81