Newborn Hearing Screening

PIONEERS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT•Brawley, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Evaluate and prioritize infants to be screened prior to discharge from the hospital based on established protocol. Factors considered include: Time of birth, Estimated discharge time, ensuring LOS is not prolonged for hearing screening, and the Need for a 2nd screening prior to discharge.

Requirements

Two or more years of related hospital or clinic based experience required
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Demonstrated skill in sharing information with governing bodies and employees in an appropriate and timely manner
Well-developed project management, people management and client relationship skills
Strong analytic problem-solving skills
Organizational skills to manage time efficiently
Ability to adapt to changing environments is key to the success of this position
Must relate in a professional and courteous manner with internal and external customers
Use verbal, negotiating, and written communication skills effectively
Handle conflict constructively
Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers
Current AHA BLS required upon hire
Completion of the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management Training within 6 months of hire
Accurate typing
Personal computer skills
Data entry skills
Standing
Walking
Lifting up to 30 pounds
Sufficient emotional stability to relate with co-workers and clients in a professional manner even in a stressful busy clinic setting

Responsibilities

Perform automated hearing screening tests
Inform parents of the infant prior to screening, and answer parent questions
Identify any risk factors for hearing loss
Perform automated screening tests using designated equipment, strictly following established protocols and procedures
Inform parents of the results of hearing screening, answering any questions after the test
Provide parents with written information to take home about hearing loss and speech and language milestones
Refer any problematic or difficult cases out for follow-up and schedule follow-up outpatient appointment
Provide parents with options if they require follow-up
Document screening test results and newborn hearing screening log
Enter the data into the DHCS website and also document it in the Electronic Medical Record
Follow established infection control procedures
Utilize appropriate baby-handling skills
Recognize problems with screening equipment, troubleshoot as necessary, and report any recurrent or unresolved problems
Recognize potential problems with infant and/or major medical equipment and report problems to appropriate personnel
Monitor inventory of supplies and report supply needs to the manager
Maintain appropriate supply levels with screening equipment
Complete billing sheets for all hearing screenings performed and submit them to manager
Other duties as assigned from time to time