Part-time Newborn Hearing Screener

Infant Hearing Screening Specialists•Sacramento, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screener conducts hearing screens on applicable patients at the assigned hospital, following state requirements and IHSS and hospital policies and procedures. The role includes infection prevention and control, safety awareness, quality assurance, accurate documentation, equipment and supply maintenance, and strict compliance with HIPAA. The screener works with hospital medical staff to coordinate screening activities and explain basic test procedures, contributes to a positive team environment, and maintains excellent customer service. The position requires signing a non-compete and confidentiality agreement. Work is performed in a standard hospital environment, with possible exposure to human waste, blood, other body secretions, and communicable or infectious diseases. The screener must be able to stand, walk, push screening equipment, and intermittently lift up to 25 pounds. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, with basic oral and written communication skills and basic mathematical calculation skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with medical staff, including nurses and other hospital staff, to coordinate activities and explain basic test procedures.
Ability to operate an infant hearing screening machine, general office equipment, and computer technology.
Ability to stand, walk, push screening equipment, and intermittently lift up to 25 pounds.
Availability to work weekends and holidays.
Sign a non-compete and confidentiality agreement.
Provide proof of seasonal influenza vaccination; TB test within one year or current TB chest X-ray within three years; two MMR immunization records or a blood titer with quantitative values; two Varicella immunization records or a blood titer with quantitative values; Tdap immunization record dated within ten years; and Hepatitis B immunizations (three-dose series) or a blood titer with quantitative values.
Basic Life Support CPR American Heart Association Course Completion Card.

Nice To Haves

Completion of the NCHAM Newborn Hearing Screening Training Curriculum; this is not required for initial hiring.

Responsibilities

Screen applicable newborns according to state requirements and California, NHSP, and IHSS corporate guidelines.
Follow IHSS and hospital policies and procedures, including infection prevention and control, safety, and quality assurance.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Follow strict patient-identification and result-labeling guidelines.
Maintain required hospital and IHSS corporate records and logs.
Maintain newborn hearing screening equipment according to IHSS guidelines and immediately report damage or malfunctions to Biomedical Engineering.
Record screening results in patients’ charts.
Inventory supplies and report supply needs to the assigned Area Manager.
Begin assigned shifts as scheduled.
When possible, conduct screenings under optimal conditions, such as when the infant is sleeping and the testing area is quiet with dim lighting.
Report hospital concerns to IHSS personnel within twelve hours.
Attend Newborn Hearing Screening Program meetings when directed by the corporate office.
Maintain strict HIPAA compliance and excellent customer service.
Contribute to a positive work environment and overall team effort.
Perform related responsibilities as required or directed.
Comply with hospital fire and safety requirements.
Provide proof of required immunizations and laboratory work at the employee’s expense.