Newborn Hearing Screening

PIONEERS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT•Brawley, CA

About The Position

Evaluate and prioritize infants for hearing screening before hospital discharge using established protocols. Consider the infant’s birth time, estimated discharge time to avoid prolonging the length of stay, and whether a second screening is needed before discharge. Perform and document newborn hearing screenings, communicate results and follow-up options to parents, and coordinate outpatient follow-up when needed. The role also involves maintaining screening equipment and supplies, following infection control and infant-handling procedures, and completing billing documentation.

Requirements

Two or more years of related hospital- or clinic-based experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to share information appropriately and in a timely manner with governing bodies and employees.
Strong project management, people management, and client relationship skills.
Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills, efficient time management, and adaptability to changing environments.
Ability to interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers, including patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
Ability to communicate verbally, in writing, and in negotiations, and to handle conflict constructively.
Current AHA BLS certification upon hire.
Complete National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management Training within six months of hire.
Ability to type accurately and use a personal computer for data entry.
Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 30 pounds.
Sufficient emotional stability to relate professionally with coworkers and clients in a stressful, busy clinic setting.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and prioritize infants for screening before discharge based on established protocols, birth time, estimated discharge time, and need for a second screening.
Perform automated hearing screening tests using designated equipment and established procedures.
Inform parents about screening before the test, answer their questions, communicate results, and provide written information about hearing loss and speech and language milestones.
Identify risk factors for hearing loss.
Refer problematic or difficult cases for follow-up and schedule outpatient appointments when needed; provide follow-up options to parents.
Document screening results in the newborn hearing screening log and Electronic Medical Record, and enter data into the DHCS website.
Follow established infection control procedures and use appropriate baby-handling skills.
Recognize and troubleshoot screening equipment problems and report recurrent or unresolved issues.
Recognize potential problems with infants or major medical equipment and report them to appropriate personnel.
Monitor supply inventory, report supply needs to the manager, and maintain appropriate supply levels for screening equipment.
Complete billing sheets for hearing screenings and submit them to the manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.