Hearing Screener - Infant Screening

University of Texas Medical Branch • Galveston, TX

110d

About The Position

The position involves performing newborn hearing screenings using automated screening equipment. The individual will assist junior staff as needed and is responsible for ensuring the proper functioning of the equipment used in the screenings. This role requires good interpersonal skills and the ability to handle patient information with confidentiality.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent education
• Must be able to successfully complete training requirements: Automated hearing screening, Infection control, universal precautions, and CPR
• 60 hrs of college credit preferred
• Health-care experience preferred
• Good computer skills, including data entry
• Basic verbal skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to use automated optoacoustic emission and auditory brainstem response screening equipment

Responsibilities

• Prepares equipment for testing, including daily biological equipment calibration and probe checks
• Performs automated hearing screenings
• Obtains, imports, and/or enters patient demographic information into screening equipment/database
• Downloads screening results from hearing screening device into database
• Charts screening results in electronic medical records
• Arranges and coordinates follow-up for outpatient screening appointments
• Participates in preparation of the monthly screener schedules
• Prepares screening result letters; provides written and verbal results to parents/caregivers
• Maintains patient's privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
• Stays abreast of new/improved techniques within the scope of responsibility
• Performs related duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees