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.

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