Newborn Hearing Screener

BMC Software•Boston, MA

1d•$21 - $30

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screener screens newborn infants in the nursery using otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) and auditory brainstem response (ABR) tests. The role counsels parents about screening procedures and results, documents findings, and communicates results to parents and hospital personnel. It schedules diagnostic audiology follow-up appointments for infants who do not pass screening or who are identified as being at high risk for hearing loss, and works with related services to support continuity of patient care. The screener follows hospital infection-control and safety procedures and uses hospital values to guide decisions and support the hospital’s mission.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain harmonious relationships.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Ability to travel for job-related purposes.

Responsibilities

Screen newborn infants’ hearing in the nursery using otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) and auditory brainstem response (ABR) tests.
Counsel parents about screening procedures, results, and the need for follow-up.
Document screening results and follow-up appointments in hospital and electronic medical records according to protocol.
Forward results to the Department of Public Health, national registries, and other relevant parties.
Schedule diagnostic audiology follow-up appointments for infants who do not pass screening or are identified as being at high risk for developing hearing loss.
Work with pediatrics, neonatology, nursing, and related services to ensure continuity of patient care.
Report problems to pertinent medical personnel during screening and to the newborn hearing screening coordinator.
Use hospital values as a basis for decision-making and to support the division’s mission.
Follow established hospital infection-control and safety procedures.