Newborn Hearing Screener- (Per Diem, Hours Vary)
About The Position
Screens the hearing of newborn infants in the nursery; schedules follow-up diagnostic appointments when needed, document findings and communicate results to parents and hospital personnel. Screen the hearing of newborn infants in the nursery by using otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) and auditory brainstem response (ABR) test. Counsel parents of newborns regarding screening procedures, results, and any need for follow-up. Document screening results and any follow-up appointments in the hospital and electronic medical records according to protocol. Forwards results to DPH, national registers, etc. Schedule diagnostic audiology follow-up appointments as needed for infants who do not pass newborn hearing screening or are identified in the nursery as being at high risk for developing hearing loss. Interact and work with related services, such as pediatrics, neonatology, and nursing etc. to ensure continuity of patient care. Report problems to pertinent medical personnel at the time of screening and to newborn hearing screening coordinator. Utilize hospital’s Values as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the division’s hospital mission. Follow established hospital infection control and safety procedures. Performs other duties as needed.
Requirements
- High school graduate
- Requires effective interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain harmonious relationships
- Requires the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
- Requires travel for job related purposes
Responsibilities
- Screens the hearing of newborn infants in the nursery
- Schedules follow-up diagnostic appointments when needed
- Documents findings and communicate results to parents and hospital personnel
- Screens the hearing of newborn infants in the nursery by using otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) and auditory brainstem response (ABR) test
- Counsels parents of newborns regarding screening procedures, results, and any need for follow-up
- Documents screening results and any follow-up appointments in the hospital and electronic medical records according to protocol
- Forwards results to DPH, national registers, etc
- Schedules diagnostic audiology follow-up appointments as needed for infants who do not pass newborn hearing screening or are identified in the nursery as being at high risk for developing hearing loss
- Interacts and work with related services, such as pediatrics, neonatology, and nursing etc. to ensure continuity of patient care
- Reports problems to pertinent medical personnel at the time of screening and to newborn hearing screening coordinator
- Utilizes hospital’s Values as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the division’s hospital mission
- Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures
- Performs other duties as needed
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- pharmacy
- discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403(b) savings matches
- paid time off
- career advancement opportunities
- resources to support employee and family well-being
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Education Level
High school or GED
