Newborn Hearing Screener
About The Position
Performs hearing screens on newborns and provides education to parents pertaining to the relevance of hearing screening and early intervention. Supports the unit as needed. Competently performs and documents basic care and screening of newborn/infant. Performs hearing screens on newborns in the parent’s room (unless Conditions do not permit) Performs outpatient hearing screens when required. Follows established guidelines for security and identification of infants. Provides educational information and literature regarding the importance of early intervention and prevention of hearing loss to the parent or guardian. Enters Hearing Screen data into the KY Child database with accuracy and in a timely manner. Demonstrates proficiency in computer entry. Accurately enters Hearing Screen data into the KY Child database and any unit specific databases.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED
- BLS [Must obtain within 30 days of hire]
Responsibilities
- Performs hearing screens on newborns and provides education to parents pertaining to the relevance of hearing screening and early intervention.
- Supports the unit as needed.
- Competently performs and documents basic care and screening of newborn/infant.
- Performs hearing screens on newborns in the parent’s room (unless Conditions do not permit)
- Performs outpatient hearing screens when required.
- Follows established guidelines for security and identification of infants.
- Provides educational information and literature regarding the importance of early intervention and prevention of hearing loss to the parent or guardian.
- Enters Hearing Screen data into the KY Child database with accuracy and in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates proficiency in computer entry.
- Accurately enters Hearing Screen data into the KY Child database and any unit specific databases.
Benefits
- Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- PTO Sell Back Program
- Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
- Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
- Retirement with Company Match
- Identity Theft Protection
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
