Newborn Hearing Screening

Job description

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 :
• 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 :
• Newborn/Infant/Pediatric

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Accurate typing, personal computer, data entry, standing, walking, lifting up to 30 pounds. Must have sufficient emotional stability to relate with co-workers and clients in a professional manner even in a stressful busy clinic setting.