Part-time Newborn Hearing Screener

Infant Hearing Screening Specialists•Redwood City, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screener conducts hearing screenings for applicable patients at an assigned hospital, following IHSS, hospital, state, and program policies and procedures. The role includes maintaining accurate patient records and screening logs, caring for screening equipment and supplies, protecting patient confidentiality, and providing excellent customer service. The screener works with hospital medical staff to coordinate screening activities and explain basic test procedures, and contributes to a positive work environment and team effort. The position requires signing a non-compete/confidentiality agreement and complying with hospital safety requirements.

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 and other hospital staff.
Ability to operate an infant hearing screening machine, general office equipment, and computer technology.
Ability to stand, walk, and push screening equipment.
Ability to perform intermittent light lifting of up to 25 pounds.
Provide proof of required immunizations and lab work at the employee's expense: seasonal influenza vaccination; TB test within one year or current TB chest X-ray within three years; two MMR immunization records or blood titer with quantitative values; two Varicella immunization records or blood titer with quantitative values; Tdap immunization record dated within ten years; and Hepatitis B immunization series of three or blood titer with quantitative values.
Sign a non-compete/confidentiality agreement.

Nice To Haves

Completion of the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM) Newborn Hearing Screening Training Curriculum; not required for initial hiring.
Basic Life Support CPR American Heart Association Course Completion Card.

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 awareness, and quality assurance.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Follow strict patient-identification and result-labeling guidelines.
Maintain hospital and IHSS corporate records and logs as required.
Maintain newborn hearing screening equipment according to IHSS corporate guidelines and immediately report damage or malfunctions to Biomedical Engineering.
Record screening results appropriately in patient charts.
Inventory supplies and report supply needs to the assigned Area Manager.
Begin assigned shifts as scheduled.
When possible, screen infants under optimal testing conditions, such as while they are sleeping in a quiet, dimly lit environment.
Report hospital concerns to IHSS personnel within twelve hours.
Attend Newborn Hearing Screening Program meetings when directed by the corporate office.
Comply strictly with HIPAA requirements.
Maintain excellent customer service throughout the program.
Communicate with hospital medical staff, including nurses, to coordinate activities and explain basic test procedures.
Comply with hospital fire and safety requirements.
Be available to work weekends and holidays.
Perform related responsibilities as required or directed.