Infant Hearing Screener, Child Development Programs - Part-Time Temporary (until approx May 2027) - Markham Stouffville Hospital

Oak Valley Health•Richland Township, PA

21h•$33 - $40

About The Position

The Tri-Regional Infant Hearing Program provides universal newborn hearing screening, diagnostic audiological assessment and follow-up, family support services and communication programming. The Infant Hearing Screener will provide pre-discharge hospital and community screenings. In addition, other duties may be assigned to support the program, such as data entry and booking.

Requirements

Completion of a Communicative Disorders Assistant, Early Childhood Education diploma or pediatric nursing is an asset
Experience conducting infant hearing screening (ADPOAE and AABR) is strongly preferred (but not required)
Experience working with young children (preferably infants) and their parents
Demonstrated strong knowledge of child development with an emphasis on hearing, speech and language
Effective public relation skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a sensitivity to people of different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Aptitude for learning and operating hearing screening equipment
Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
Proficient computer skills
Fluency in English; second language is an asset
Driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required
Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard
Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Responsibilities

Adhering to the MCCSS guidelines for the use of a consent script for Universal Newborn Hearing Screening (UNHS).
Using online systems (CDIS/Caredove) to capture consent and/or screening results and to book appointments for community screenings, where required
Conducting newborn hearing screening tests (using ADPOAE and AABR technology) on infants in hospital and/or community settings
Providing information to parents whose infant receives a “refer” result on the screening tests
Using the high-risk indicators to determine which children should enter our high-risk monitoring service
Working closely with hospital/community staff to ensure families are able to access the services available
Ensuring screening results are entered before the end of the day
Use of the hospital’s scheduling and payroll system (UKG) for personal screening schedule, clinics, availability and requests for time off (vacation, sick time etc.)
Maintaining equipment in good working order and ensuring a sufficient stock of supplies is available
Adhering to infection control protocols
Participating in meetings that pertain to their role as a hearing screener
Working with the Regional Trainer to: Complete any required training Address any protocol/procedure questions/concerns Report any issues with equipment Work out back-up coverage, if needed
Working with Manager and Clinical Leader to: Report any shift scheduling questions/concerns Ensure data meets MCCSS timeline for entry