Newborn Hearing Screening Technician

Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District seeks a detail-oriented professional to evaluate and prioritize infants for newborn hearing screening prior to hospital discharge. You will factor in birth times and estimated discharge, ensuring the LOS does not delay screening, and determine if two screenings are required to complete the process.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, project and people management skills, with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced hospital setting and maintain

Qualifications

• Two or more years of related hospital or clinic based experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, and demonstrated skill in sharing information with governing bodies and employees in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Well-developed project management, people management and client relationship skills.
• Strong analytic problem-solving skills, organizational skills to manage time efficiently and the ability to adapt to changing environments is key to the success of this position.
• Must relate in a professional and courteous manner with internal and external customers.
• Use verbal, negotiating, and written communication skills effectively, and handle conflict constructively. Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and prioritize infants to be screened prior to discharge from hospital based on established protocol.
• Consider time of birth and estimated discharge time to ensure LOS is not prolonged for hearing screening.
• Assess need for 2 screenings prior to discharge.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

People management

Time management

Analytical problem solving

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Job description

Evaluate and prioritize infants to be screened prior to discharge from hospital based on established protocol. Factors considered include:

Time of birth

Estimated discharge time, ensuring LOS is not prolonged for hearing screening

Need for 2 screening prior to discharge

• Two or more years of related hospital or clinic based experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, and demonstrated skill in sharing information with governing bodies and employees in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Well-developed project management, people management and client relationship skills.
• Strong analytic problem-solving skills, organizational skills to manage time efficiently and the ability to adapt to changing environments is key to the success of this position.
• Must relate in a professional and courteous manner with internal and external customers.
• Use verbal, negotiating, and written communication skills effectively, and handle conflict constructively. Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers.

1. Current AHA BLS required upon hire.

2. Completion of the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management Training within 6 months of hire.

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