Newborn Hearing Screening Specialist

Infant Hearing Screening Specialists; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Infant Hearing Screening Specialists is seeking a Newborn Hearing Screener to join our hospital-based team in California. You will perform newborn hearing screens, follow state requirements, IHSS guidelines, and HIPAA rules while maintaining accuracy and patient confidentiality.

The role requires attention to infection control, charting results, equipment upkeep, and collaboration with nursing and medical staff.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Basic mathematical calculations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Infant hearing screening machine

General office equipment

Computer technology

Job description

Infant Hearing Screening Specialists is seeking a Newborn Hearing Screener to join our hospital-based team in California. You will perform newborn hearing screens, follow state requirements, IHSS guidelines, and HIPAA rules while maintaining accuracy and patient confidentiality.

The role requires attention to infection control, charting results, equipment upkeep, and collaboration with nursing and medical staff.