Newborn Hearing Screener- 3-4 days a week

Infant Hearing Screening Specialists; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Infant Hearing Screening Specialists is seeking a Newborn Hearing Screener to perform hospital-based hearing screenings in accordance with California NHSP and IHSS policies. The role requires strict adherence to infection control, HIPAA, and data recording protocols, while maintaining equipment and supplies.

Weekend availability may be required in a hospital setting. The position emphasizes accurate record-keeping, patient identification, and collaboration with medical staff to ensure

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong oral and written communication and basic math skills are essential.
• NCHAM newborn hearing screening training is not required for initial hiring.

Responsibilities

• Screen newborns according to California NHSP and IHSS guidelines.
• Keep a clean, orderly work area.
• Follow patient identification and result labeling guidelines.
• Maintain hospital and IHSS records/logs as required.
• Maintain screening equipment and report issues to Biomedical Engineering.
• Record screening results in patient charts.
• Inventory supplies and report needs to Area Manager.
• Begin shifts as scheduled and perform related duties as directed.
• Conduct screens in optimal testing conditions (infant sleeping, quiet environment).
• Report hospital concerns to IHSS within twelve hours.
• Attend NHSP-related meetings when directed by corporate office.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance at all times.
• Provide excellent customer service throughout the program.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Math calculations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Infant hearing screening machine

Office equipment

Computer technology

Job description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Newborn Hearing Screener will conduct hearing screens on all applicable patients at the hospital he or she is assigned to. While performing hearing screens, the Newborn Hearing Screener will follow IHSS and hospital policies and procedures, including, but not limited to infection prevention and control, safety awareness, and quality assurance. Contribute to a positive work environment and overall team effort, and sign a non-compete/confidentiality agreement.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure every baby is screened according to the state requirements under the California, NHSP, and IHSS corporate guidelines.


• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.


• Follow strict guidelines for patient identification and result labeling.


• Maintain both hospital and IHSS corporate records and logs as required.


• Maintain newborn hearing screening equipment in accordance with IHSS corporate guidelines. Any damage or equipment malfunctions must be reported immediately to the Biomedical Engineering department.


• Record results appropriately in patients’ charts.


• Inventory supplies and report supply needs to assigned Area Manager.


• Begin assigned shift as scheduled.


• Perform related responsibilities as required or directed.


• When possible, perform hearing screens on infants in the best possible testing conditions (while infant is sleeping, testing environment is quiet, lights are dimmed).


• Report all hospital concerns immediately (within twelve hours) to IHSS personnel.


• Attend all meetings that pertain to the Newborn Hearing Screening Program when directed by corporate office.


• Ensure strict compliance with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA).


• Maintain excellent customer service throughout the program.

KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATION:

Minimum skill and proficiency in both oral and written communication and basic mathematical calculations as acquired through the completion of high school or its equivalent.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Work requires operation or use of infant hearing screening machine, general office equipment, and computer technology.

INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to communicate effectively with medical staff, including but not limited to, nurses and other staff within the hospital for the purpose of coordinating activities and explaining basic test procedures.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM) Newborn Hearing Screening Training Curriculum (Not required for initial hiring)

Basic Life Support CPR American Heart Association Course Completion Cards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to stand, walk, and push the screening equipment. Perform light physical lifting (up to 25 pounds) on an intermittent basis.

ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a standard hospital environment with exposure to human waste, blood, and other body secretions. It is acknowledged that there is possible exposure to communicable or infectious diseases that may require well defined precautions for protection from injury or illness.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Required to provide proof of the following immunizations and lab work at employee’s expense.

• COVID-19 vaccine record (If not fully vaccinated, semi-weekly testing is required per California public health order.)


• Seasonal influenza shot


• TB Test within one year or a current TB chest X-ray within three years


• Two MMR (Measles, Mumps, & Rubella) immunization records or blood titer (with quantitative values)


• Two Varicella immunization records or blood titer (with quantitative values)


• Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) immunization record dated within ten years


• Hepatitis B immunizations: either series of 3, blood titer (with quantitative values)

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Required to be available to work weekends and holidays

Comply with all hospital fire and safety requirements

Job Type: Part-time