Newborn Hearing Screening Tech - Mother/Baby
Department: Mother/Baby - BMC
Entity: Bloomington-Normal Service Area
Job Category: Patient Care
Employment Type: PRN - As Needed
Job ID: 45664
Experience Required: None
Education Required: HS Diploma/GED
Shift: Variable
Location: Bloomington-Normal, IL
Usual Schedule: 3,4hr shifts/wk 9a-1p
On Call Requirements: As needed
Work Location: Carle BroMenn Medical Center
Secondary Job Category: Patient Care
Weekend Requirements: Every 3rd
Holiday Requirements: 2-3 per year
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Position Summary:
The Newborn Hearing Screening Technician performs mandated hearing screening tests for newborn infants, provides education to parents pertaining to the relevance of hearing screening and early intervention, and records patient information and hearing screen results. The screener is responsible to conduct these hearing screening tests prior to patient discharge supporting patient care goals and objectives and complete all results in the Illinois Department of Public Health Hi-Track reporting system.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS H.S. Diploma/GED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS previous ABR testing preferred SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Basic computer skills
Essential Functions:
Conducts newborn hearing screenings on all infants in the nursery and Intermediate Care Nursery prior to discharge from the hospital, coordinates post-discharge follow up care as needed utilizing appropriate procedures and computer technology.
Works directly with nursing staff, patients, and parents to communicate relevance of hearing screening and early intervention to support positive outcomes; provides screening results to parents.
Must be able to analyze and communicate responses to problem situations in a manner consistent with the Carle BroMenn expectations and customer's needs.
Maintain and use hearing screening equipment; assist with database management.
Interacts as needed with various hospital departments.
Performs duties in accordance with the policies and procedures of Carle BroMenn Medical Center.
Upholds the code of conduct and compliance policies.
All other duties as assigned.
Willingness and ability to learn and operate hearing screening equipment.
Must be able to move or lift up to 15 pounds.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected].
Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.