Hearing Screener (Onsite) Infant Screening

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

High school or equivalent.  Must be able to successfully complete the following training requirements:  Automated hearing screening, Infection control, universal precautions, and CPR.  60 hrs of college credit preferred, health-care experience preferred

Good computer skills, including data entry; basic verbal skills; good interpersonal skills; able to use automated optoacoustic emissiom and auditory brainstem response screening equipment.

Preferred:

Prefer 60 College credit hours and seeking an individual with strong Spanish and English speaking skills.

JOB SUMMARY:
Performs newborn hearing screenings using automated screening equipment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
 Prepares equipment for testing, including daily biological equipment calibration and probe 
checks
 Performs automated hearing screenings.
 Obtains, imports, and/or enters patient demographic information into screening 
equipment/database.
 Downloads screening results from hearing screening device into database. 
 Charts screening results in electronic medical records
 Arranges and coordinates follow-up for outpatient screening appointments
 Participates in preparation of the monthly screener schedules
 Prepares screening result letters; provides written and verbal results to parents/caregivers
 Performs daily biological equipment calibration and probe checks to ensure proper 
functioning of equipment.
 Maintains patient’s privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
 Stays abreast of new/improved techniques within the scope of responsibility.
 Performs related duties as required.

Work Schedule:

Must be willing to work weekends, evenings and holidays as needed.

Salary Range:  

Actual salary commensurate with experience or range if discussed and approved by hiring authority.