Hearing Screener - Infant Screening (Part- Time)(Work 20 hrs per wk)

  • Galveston
  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

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.

Schedule : 

 Work 20 hours per week

Salary:

Salary commensurate with experience