Part-time Newborn Hearing Screener
About The Position
The Newborn Hearing Screener conducts hearing screens on applicable patients at an assigned hospital, following IHSS, hospital, state, and California Newborn Hearing Screening Program (NHSP) guidelines and procedures. The role requires compliance with infection prevention and control, safety, quality assurance, patient identification, recordkeeping, HIPAA, and customer service requirements. The screener maintains screening equipment and supplies, communicates concerns and equipment issues, and works with hospital staff to coordinate screening activities. Work takes place in a standard hospital environment, with possible exposure to human waste, blood, other body secretions, and communicable or infectious diseases; precautions are required to protect against injury or illness.
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 staff.
- Ability to operate an infant hearing screening machine, general office equipment, and computer technology.
- Basic Life Support CPR American Heart Association Course Completion Card.
- Provide proof of required immunizations and lab work 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 immunization record dated within ten years; and Hepatitis B immunizations (three-dose series) or blood titer with quantitative values.
- Ability to stand, walk, and push screening equipment.
- Ability to perform intermittent light lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Availability to work weekends and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM) Newborn Hearing Screening Training Curriculum; this is not required for initial hiring.
Responsibilities
- Conduct hearing screens on applicable patients at the assigned hospital according to state requirements and California, NHSP, and IHSS guidelines.
- Follow IHSS and hospital policies and procedures, including infection prevention and control, safety awareness, and quality assurance.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
- Follow strict patient identification and result-labeling guidelines.
- Maintain hospital and IHSS corporate records and logs as required.
- Maintain newborn hearing screening equipment according to IHSS corporate guidelines and immediately 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, perform hearing screens under suitable testing conditions, such as while the infant is sleeping in a quiet, dimly lit environment.
- Report hospital concerns to IHSS personnel within twelve hours.
- Attend Newborn Hearing Screening Program meetings when directed by the corporate office.
- Comply strictly with HIPAA requirements.
- Maintain excellent customer service throughout the program.
- Communicate with hospital medical staff, including nurses, to coordinate activities and explain basic test procedures.
- Comply with hospital fire and safety requirements.
- Be available to work weekends and holidays.
- Sign a non-compete/confidentiality agreement.
- Perform related responsibilities as required or directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
