Audiology Tech

OhioHealth•Mansfield, OH

About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: Responsible for carrying out automated newborn hearing screenings on all newborns prior to their discharge.

Requirements

High School or GED (Required)

Responsibilities

Evaluates and prioritizes infants to be screened prior to discharge based on established protocols.
Follows established infection control procedures.
Utilizes appropriate baby handling skills.
Recognizes problems with screening equipment, troubleshoots as necessary and reports any recurrent, unresolved problems to the program manager.
Recognizes potential problems with infant and/or major medical equipment and reports problems to appropriate personnel.
Performs two-tiered automated hearing screening tests.
Informs parents of infant of screening and answering any questions.
Identifying any risk factors for hearing loss or delayed onset of hearing loss.
Performing automated screening tests using designated equipment, strictly following established protocols and procedures.
Informing parents of results of screening and providing them a letter.
Reviews hearing development milestones with parents.
Refers any "problem cases" or questions they are unable to answer to the UNHS program manager.
Assists parents in scheduling appropriate follow-up appointments if the infant does not pass hearing screen.
Monitors inventory and supplies and reports supply needs to the program manager.
Maintains appropriate supply levels with the screening equipment.
Completes billing sheets for all hearing screenings performed and submit to the program director.
Documents screening test results and high risk factors in medical record and newborn hearing screening loss as indicated by state and hospital protocols.
Demonstrates keen commitment to cost effectiveness and sound business practices.
Serves others with compassion and respect and, whenever possible, honors their choices.
Strives to deliver services that set community standards.
Makes decisions based on best information at the time.
Explains decisions to others and honors them.
Acts in a timely fashion.
Demonstrates flexibility and creativity in finding solutions.
Takes appropriate risks.