Part-time Newborn Hearing Screener

Infant Hearing Screening Specialists•San Mateo, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screener conducts hearing screens on applicable patients at an assigned hospital, following IHSS, hospital, state, and California NHSP guidelines and procedures. The role includes maintaining accurate patient records and screening logs, caring for screening equipment and supplies, complying with HIPAA and safety requirements, and coordinating screening activities with hospital staff. Screeners are expected to provide excellent customer service, contribute to a positive team environment, and sign a non-compete/confidentiality agreement. Work takes place in a standard hospital environment, with potential exposure to human waste, blood, body secretions, and communicable or infectious diseases. The position requires standing, walking, pushing screening equipment, and intermittently lifting up to 25 pounds. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

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, to coordinate activities and explain basic test procedures.
Ability to operate or use an infant hearing screening machine, general office equipment, and computer technology.
Ability to stand, walk, and push screening equipment, and intermittently lift up to 25 pounds.
Availability to work weekends and holidays.
Provide proof, at the employee’s expense, of required immunizations and lab work: 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 immunizations (three-dose series or blood titer with quantitative values).

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 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, screen infants under favorable testing conditions, such as when the infant is sleeping and the room is quiet and dimly lit.
Report hospital concerns to IHSS personnel within twelve hours.
Attend Newborn Hearing Screening Program meetings when directed by the corporate office.
Ensure strict compliance with HIPAA.
Maintain excellent customer service and contribute to a positive work environment and team effort.
Perform related responsibilities as required or directed.
Comply with hospital fire and safety requirements.
Sign a non-compete/confidentiality agreement.