Part-time Newborn Hearing Screener

Infant Hearing Screening Specialists•Oakland, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screener conducts hearing screens on applicable patients at the assigned hospital, following state requirements and IHSS and hospital policies, including infection prevention and control, safety, and quality assurance. The screener contributes to a positive work environment and team effort, maintains customer service, and must sign a non-compete/confidentiality agreement. The role involves maintaining accurate patient results, hospital and corporate records, screening equipment, supplies, and a clean work area. The screener coordinates with hospital medical staff, reports concerns and equipment problems, and attends program meetings when directed. Work is performed in a standard hospital environment with potential exposure to human waste, blood, body secretions, and communicable or infectious diseases. Required immunization and lab-work documentation is provided at the employee’s expense.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, with basic oral and written communication skills and basic mathematical calculation proficiency.
Ability to communicate effectively with medical staff, including nurses and other hospital personnel.
Ability to operate an infant hearing screening machine, general office equipment, and computer technology.
Ability to stand, walk, and push screening equipment.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds intermittently.
Availability to work weekends and holidays.
Provide required immunization and lab-work documentation at the employee’s expense: seasonal influenza shot; 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 record dated within ten years; and Hepatitis B immunization series of three or blood titer with quantitative values.
Basic Life Support CPR American Heart Association Course Completion Card.

Nice To Haves

Completion of the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM) Newborn Hearing Screening Training Curriculum; not required for initial hiring.

Responsibilities

Screen applicable newborn patients according to California state requirements and NHSP and IHSS corporate guidelines.
Follow hospital and IHSS policies and procedures, including infection prevention and control, safety awareness, and quality assurance.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Follow patient identification and result-labeling guidelines.
Maintain hospital and IHSS corporate records and logs as required.
Maintain newborn hearing screening equipment according to IHSS guidelines and promptly 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 favorable testing conditions, such as while they are sleeping in a quiet, dim environment.
Report hospital concerns to IHSS personnel within twelve hours.
Attend Newborn Hearing Screening Program meetings when directed by the corporate office.
Comply with HIPAA requirements.
Maintain excellent customer service and contribute to a positive work environment and team effort.
Perform related responsibilities as required or directed.
Coordinate activities and explain basic test procedures to medical staff, including nurses and other hospital staff.
Comply with hospital fire and safety requirements.
Be available to work weekends and holidays.
Sign a non-compete/confidentiality agreement.