Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

We are looking to add a caregiver who is competent in comprehensive audiologic evaluations and amplification with a special interest in cochlear implants and sensory devices. You will provide best practices for hearing tests and hearing aids using family-centered care.

This is a PRN position. Caregivers in this role will work various hours filling in and covering for other caregivers. Starting times will be either 7:30am or 8:00am.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Deliver audiologist services to patients complaining of hearing or balance disorders.
• Perform diagnostic testing to determine the nature and extent of hearing impairment.
• Perform electronystagmography to obtain information about the condition of the vestibular system.
• Perform hearing aid evaluations.
• Dispense hearing aids and assistive listening devices.
• Counsel patients regarding their hearing impairment and inform them of available treatment options.
• Perform real ear testing to verify hearing aids are providing appropriate amplification.
• Provide information concerning available material and related community services.
• Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times, including product and service quotes.
• Maintain patient, medical record, department and employee confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain communication with physicians, nurses and other departments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of infection control practices.
• Follows Code Blue protocol as per CCF policy.
• Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Master’s in Audiology and Speech Pathology
• Eligible for a Florida Speech and Hearing Professionals Board license to practice audiology upon hire
• Must hold Florida Speech and Hearing Professionals Board license to practice audiology upon start date

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Completion of fellowship year and supervision by Head Audiologist

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Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to assist patients with mobility problems.
• Good hand dexterity to manipulate small objects associated with hearing aids, cochlear implants, etc.
• Ability to push carts which carry audiology test equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.