HEARING ASSISTANT | NEWBORN SCREENING PROGRAM | DAY

Overview : JOB DUTIES

Under the direction of the Audiologist, performs newborn hearing screenings with the Pediatric Hearing Program for infants at all normal, special care, and intensive care nurseries at Shands Jacksonville and provides information to families and medical staff under the direction of the audiologist.

Essential Functions

Perform hearing screens at the normal newborn, special care, and intensive care nursery at Shands Jacksonville which are reviewed by the audiologist.

Assist in maintenance of testing and evaluation equipment.

Based on screening results, schedules follow-up appointments, provides information to families and medical staff using criteria established by the audiologist.

Participate in ongoing staff training as required by employer, program and State of Florida licensure requirements.

Temperament

Must be able to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, or unusual situations. Must be capable of dealing with periodic cyclical workload pressures and levels of responsibility. Required to make independent judgments without supervision. Must be able to make generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria. Must have the adaptability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. Requires the ability to work with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.

Qualifications :

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Concisely communicate and relate to all levels of the organization, customers and outside agencies.

Proficient in conducting pediatric hearing screening.

Ability to work with infants, children, and their families.

Ability to organize and prioritize assignments to work independently as well as a collaborative team member.

Ability to communicate effectively and courteously, both orally and in writing.

Ability to organize and prioritize assignments to work independently as well as a collaborative team member.

Strong interpersonal skills including a professional and positive demeanor.

Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

Training Medical Assistant required

1-year Pediatric experience as an MA, CNA, or EMT preferred.

Education :

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required Training

Medical Assistant required.

Additional Details :

Graduation from approved EMT military Emergency Medical Technician school may be substituted.

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace