Newborn Hearing Screener- Fri, Sat, Sundays

Infant Hearing Screening Specialists•San Bernardino, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screener conducts hearing screens on applicable patients at an assigned hospital, following state requirements and California, NHSP, and IHSS guidelines, as well as hospital and IHSS policies and procedures. The role includes infection prevention and control, safety awareness, quality assurance, accurate documentation, equipment and supply upkeep, and compliance with HIPAA. The screener contributes to a positive team environment, maintains excellent customer service, and signs a non-compete/confidentiality agreement. Work is performed in a standard hospital environment, with possible exposure to human waste, blood, other body secretions, and communicable or infectious diseases. The role requires standing, walking, pushing screening equipment, and intermittently lifting up to 25 pounds. The screener must be available to work weekends and holidays and comply with hospital fire and safety requirements. Proof of specified immunizations and lab work is required at the employee’s expense.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, with basic oral and written communication skills and basic mathematical calculation skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with medical staff, including nurses and other hospital staff, to coordinate activities and explain basic test procedures.
Ability to operate an infant hearing screening machine, general office equipment, and computer technology.
Ability to stand, walk, and push screening equipment.
Ability to intermittently lift up to 25 pounds.
Availability to work weekends and holidays.
Compliance with HIPAA and hospital fire and safety requirements.
Provide a COVID-19 vaccine record; if not fully vaccinated, semi-weekly testing is required per California public health order.
Provide a seasonal influenza shot record.
Provide a TB test within one year or a current TB chest X-ray within three years.
Provide two MMR immunization records or a blood titer with quantitative values.
Provide two Varicella immunization records or a blood titer with quantitative values.
Provide a Tdap immunization record dated within ten years.
Provide Hepatitis B immunizations (a three-dose series) or a blood titer with quantitative values.

Nice To Haves

Completion of the NCHAM Newborn Hearing Screening Training Curriculum; this is not required for initial hiring.
Basic Life Support CPR American Heart Association Course Completion Card.

Responsibilities

Conduct hearing screens on applicable patients at the assigned hospital.
Ensure every baby is screened according to state requirements and California, NHSP, and IHSS corporate 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 report damage or malfunctions immediately 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, conduct screens under optimal testing conditions, such as when 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.
Maintain strict HIPAA compliance and excellent customer service.
Perform related responsibilities as required or directed.
Sign a non-compete/confidentiality agreement.
Comply with hospital fire and safety requirements.
Provide required proof of immunizations and lab work at the employee’s expense.
Be available to work weekends and holidays.