Part-time Newborn Hearing Screener - San Francisco, CA

Infant Hearing Screening Specialists•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Newborn Hearing Screener will conduct hearing screens on all applicable patients at the hospital he or she is assigned to. While performing hearing screens, the Newborn Hearing Screener will follow IHSS and hospital policies and procedures, including, but not limited to infection prevention and control, safety awareness, and quality assurance. Contribute to a positive work environment and overall team effort, and sign a non-compete/confidentiality agreement. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure every baby is screened according to the state requirements under the California, NHSP, and IHSS corporate guidelines. Maintain a clean and orderly work area. Follow strict guidelines for patient identification and result labeling. Maintain both hospital and IHSS corporate records and logs as required. Maintain newborn hearing screening equipment in accordance with IHSS corporate guidelines. Any damage or equipment malfunctions must be reported immediately to the Biomedical Engineering department. Record results appropriately in patients’ charts. Inventory supplies and report supply needs to assigned Area Manager. Begin assigned shift as scheduled. Perform related responsibilities as required or directed. When possible, perform hearing screens on infants in the best possible testing conditions (while infant is sleeping, testing environment is quiet, lights are dimmed). Report all hospital concerns immediately (within twelve hours) to IHSS personnel. Attend all meetings that pertain to the Newborn Hearing Screening Program when directed by corporate office. Ensure strict compliance with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA). Maintain excellent customer service throughout the program.

Requirements

Minimum skill and proficiency in both oral and written communication and basic mathematical calculations as acquired through the completion of high school or its equivalent
Ability to communicate effectively with medical staff
Required to provide proof of immunizations and lab work at employee’s expense: COVID-19 vaccine record (If not fully vaccinated, semi-weekly testing is required per California public health order.), Seasonal influenza shot, TB Test within one year or a current TB chest X-ray within three years, Two MMR (Measles, Mumps, & Rubella) immunization records or blood titer (with quantitative values), Two Varicella immunization records or blood titer (with quantitative values), Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) immunization record dated within ten years, Hepatitis B immunizations: either series of 3, blood titer (with quantitative values)
Required to be available to work weekends and holidays
Comply with all hospital fire and safety requirements