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　　The Department of Pediatrics- Audiology has an exciting opportunity for a Per Diem Hearing Screener. The Hearing Screener assists in conducting patient audiometric testing, fittings, adjustments, and repairs. The Hearing Screener also performs hearing screenings and assists with audiological evaluations under the supervision of a licensed audiologist. The individual in this position will cover all weekends, vacation coverage with prior arrangement, and sick leave coverage as needed (on call). Holiday coverage is required.

　　Meets with patients and conducts hearing screenings.

　　Explains procedures to patients and families and gathers documents and information from the parents, nursing staff, and/or the child’s medical record regarding hearing loss risk factors.

　　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 entry into the state Department of Health Database (eReports).

　　Facilitates goals and objectives established by the department.

　　Maintains patient files and performs clerical duties and other support functions.

　　Review census for each nursery to determine which babies need and are eligible for hearing screening.

　　Comply with universal precautions before making physical 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 Infant Hearing Program Registration form.

　　Upload the screening results into the child’s electronic medical record.

　　Deposit completed Infant Hearing Program Registration Form into letter bin for transfer to the Mailman Center for supervisor’s review.

　　Dispose of one-time use probe tips

　　Cover equipment cart with sheet at end of shift to protect contents from dust.

　　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.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

　　High school diploma or equivalent. BA or BS preferred.

　　No prior experience is required. Training will be direct supervised on the job training before functioning under indirect supervision. Must be available for a minimum of one week of training prior to testing without direct supervision.

　　Able to work weekends, on call, and holidays.

　　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 of education, experience and/or Certifications may be considered.

　　The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

　　UHealth-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.

　　Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

　　The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.

　　Job Status:

　　Part time

　　Employee Type:

　　Temporary-Intermittent

　　Pay Grade:

　　h81

　　The 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.

　　The 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.

　　The 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.

　　Bascom 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.

　　The 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.

　　Transforming lives

　　With 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.

　　The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.