Galveston, TX, 77551, USA
23 hours ago
Hearing Screener - Infant Screening (Part- Time) (20hrs per wk)
Hearing Screener - Infant Screening (Part- Time) (20hrs per wk) **Galveston, Texas, United States** **New** Healthcare Support Services UTMB Health Requisition # 2500453 **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. **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
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