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.

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs newborn hearing screenings using automated screening equipment. Assists junior staff as needed.

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.