Performs hearing screening tests on newborns and infants using special computerized technological equipment, according to established protocols.
Work location: Silver Spring, MD and Germantown, MD
Qualifications:
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED Or equivalent. (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
1 year related experience preferably in pediatric clinical support or childcare (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Basic math calculations-addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; data entry/computer skills preferred; knowledge of general office equipment. Physical requirements include light lifting (20 pounds maximum) and usually involving walking or standing to a significant degree; bending the body downward at the waist and the ability to coordinate eyes and hands and the ability to manipulate small objects quickly and accurately.
Functional Accountabilities
Screenings

• Conduct hearing screenings on newborns using appropriate procedures and computer technology.

Timeline

• Coordinate own schedule in cooperation with program manager and other technicians.

Technology Upkeep

• Maintain computer software for tracking of infants

Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others' ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance