What are the responsibilities and job description for the Newborn Hearing Screening position at PIONEERS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT?
SUMMARY:
Evaluate and prioritize infants to be screened prior to discharge from the hospital based on established protocol. Factors considered include:
- Time of birth
- Estimated discharge time, ensuring LOS is not prolonged for hearing screening
- Need for 2nd screening prior to discharge
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Perform automated hearing screening tests
- Inform parents of the infant prior to screening, and answer parent questions
- Identify any risk factors for hearing loss
- Perform automated screening tests using designated equipment, strictly following established protocols and procedures
- Inform parents of the results of hearing screening, answering any questions after the test
- Provide parents with written information to take home about hearing loss and speech and language milestones
- Refer any problematic or difficult cases out for follow-up and schedule follow-up outpatient appointment
- If parents require follow-up, provide them with options
- Document screening test results and newborn hearing screening log. Enter the data into the DHCS website and also document it in the Electronic Medical Record.
- Follow established infection control procedures
- Utilize appropriate baby-handling skills
- Recognize problems with screening equipment, troubleshoot as necessary, and report any recurrent or unresolved problems
- Recognize potential problems with infant and/or major medical equipment and report problems to appropriate personnel
- Monitor inventory of supplies and report supply needs to the manager. Maintain appropriate supply levels with screening equipment.
- Complete billing sheets for all hearing screenings performed and submit them to manager
.OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other duties as assigned from time to time.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1 N/A
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Two or more years of related hospital or clinic based experience required.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, and demonstrated skill in sharing information with governing bodies and employees in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Well-developed project management, people management and client relationship skills.
- Strong analytic problem-solving skills, organizational skills to manage time efficiently and the ability to adapt to changing environments is key to the success of this position.
- Must relate in a professional and courteous manner with internal and external customers.
- Use verbal, negotiating, and written communication skills effectively, and handle conflict constructively. Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- Current AHA BLS required upon hire.
- Completion of the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management Training within 6 months of hire.
AGE OF POPULATION SERVED:
X Newborn/Infant/Pediatric
