Hearing Screener

Position Summary

Performs newborn hearing screens with appropriate documentation.

Position Responsibilities

Unit Specific Position Responsibilities

Conducts newborn hearing screens.

Demonstrates knowledge of evaluation techniques necessary for audiology testing.

Documents the newborn hearing screen results in the patient’s medical record.

Is able to field questions about the screening process posed by parents and other health care providers.

Understands and complies with billing and reimbursement procedures according to governmental and third party requirements.

Reports any questions or concerns regrading compliance immediately to the attention of department or organizational/hospital administrative staff.

Lifts, moves, positions and transports patients.

Performs procedures as defined by department competencies.

Assists in duties as requested to meet the day-to-day operations of the unit.

Performs other assigned duties.

Greets patients, visitors and family. Assists them in way finding directing them to the appropriate area.

Supports department initiatives.

Operates office equipment.

Utilizes safety practices in daily activities.

Maintains education materials, clip boards and other unit specific documents.

Maintains nursery area in a neat and orderly fashion.

Actively participates in medical center and departmental teams promoting continuous quality improvement and patient satisfaction.

Utilizes hand off communication at shift change.

Assures safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, visitors, and staff.

Sets priorities and demonstrates organizational skills.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):

At least 18 years of age.

Basic Life Support (BLS) training, or within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.

Access to state database system within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment

Organizational Requirements:

Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

Highschool diploma or GED.

One year experience with the infant/pediatric population or in a hearing or speech related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Skill in effective oral and written communication in English.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

None Specified.