Newborn Hearing Screener Technician

Phoebe Putney Health System•Albany, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for testing all well babies and NICU babies for the infant hearing screen program per department/State guidelines under the guidance and direction of the licensed Audiologist. Supports and assists the Audiologist with scheduling, implementing, and conducting of all tests and procedures.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in a related field Required or Vocational/Technical Degree in a related field Required
1 years Patient / Health Care experience. Preferred

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree In a related field Preferred

Responsibilities

Perform hearing screens and general duties; assist Audiologist with patient care, maintaining equipment and facilities.
Test for infant hearing screens on all well newborns and NICU babies after competency is obtained.
Execute treatment programs under supervision of Audiologist.
Coordinate programs with other disciplines.
Prepare treatment areas for incoming patients.
Transport patients to therapy department and prepare patients and equipment for treatments.
Maintain established levels of supplies including testing, linens, and office supplies.
Provide general assistance to Audiologist as directed, including instruction to patients concerning the use of equipment and directions for procedures.
Perform clerical duties such as maintain statistics, writing patient charges, answering telephone, and other related duties as directed.
Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
Bases care decisions on plan of care.
Monitors and documents patient response.
Establishes rapport with clients.
Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment.
Provides effective interventions.
Respects patients confidentiality and privacy.
Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.
Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.
Uses correct terminology.
Conforms to required style and format.