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

Galveston, Texas, United States

Healthcare Support Services

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2304692

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation