Audiology Screener
Texas Children's Hospital•Houston, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
We’re searching for an Audiology Screener, someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position you will performs hearing screens on infants according to state regulations. Maintains record keeping and documentation according to TCH policies as well as state and other regulatory requirements. Think you’ve got what it takes?
Requirements
- Required Highschool Diploma or GED
- Workday: 7am-3:30pm
- Rotate schedule of weekend coverage (at least one weekend a month)
- Rotate holiday coverage
- Need to walk to other buildings and on feet majority of the day
- Paperwork/Documentation/Computer Literacy
Nice To Haves
- Preferred some college or MA training.
Responsibilities
- Performs inpatient hearing screenings in well-baby and NICU areas of the hospital using automated OAE and AABR equipment.
- Uses age-appropriate equipment and supplies.
- Positions and handles child based on an understanding of medical needs.
- Reviews well baby daily nursery inpatient census for appropriate screening needs. Performs screenings for infants born the day prior.
- Checks equipment calibration daily, either biologically or electronically, to ensure proper functioning.
- Notifies the audiologist and/or Biomedical Instrumentation of any equipment malfunction.
- Maintains accurate TEHDI database of the infant’s demographic information, PCP information and screening results to help ensure appropriate follow-up care by audiologists.
- Accurately enters screening results into EMR (EPIC).
- Maintains excel spreadsheet to track infants with no identified PCP
- Screener will be interacting with new mothers and family along with nursing staff so we need a good and courteous personality
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
