PRN Newborn Hearing Screener - Neonatology

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is seeking a Newborn Hearing Screener in a PRN capacity. You will autonomously screen newborns and infants using OAEs or AABR before discharge, under supervision, with emphasis on accurate results and family communication.

The role requires a High School Diploma or allied health degree with hospital experience, physical ability to stand/walk for long periods, and adherence to infection control protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and one year of hospital experience or an allied health degree.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Exposure to infectious disease or body fluids may occur.

Responsibilities

• Perform newborn hearing screening under supervision using OAEs and/or AABR.
• Ensure equipment function and troubleshoot issues.
• Communicate results to families in a confidential, appropriate manner.
• Document results and quality assurance information per policy.

Skills

Newborn screening

Patient communication

Infection control

Calm and comforting

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates or Bachelor’s in allied health

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation.
Hearing screening post-birth is the gold standard of care across the United States, as initial treatment of hearing loss can prevent future speech and language challenges. As a Newborn Hearing Screener, you will autonomously offer all newborns and infants this essential task before they leave Fairview Hospital. In this role, you can make a difference in the lives of both babies and their families, offering parents peace of mind and expert guidance.
This is a PRN role. A caregiver in this position works about 20 hours per week on a variable/flexible schedule and with shorter shifts.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform pre-testing procedures, including safe transport of newborns, proper placement of sensor tabs and transducer of sound under the direction of the Hearing Screening Coordinator and/or the Department Supervisor.
• Ensure proper equipment function and troubleshooting, reporting issues as necessary.
• Calm and comfort baby while performing tests.
• Monitor noise in environment and adjust/modify/control to reduce noise levels when necessary.
• Independently perform hearing screening on all newborns and infants prior to their discharge in accordance with Ohio Department of Health rules and facility protocol via Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs) and/or Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR).
• Communicate the results of the screening(s) and follow up (if needed) to the patients' family in a confidential, culturally, and linguistically appropriate manner.
• Provide test results and answer questions after extensive training by the Audiologist.
• Provide written documentation of results in accordance with the law to caregivers and primary care providers within appropriate timelines.
• Document required information such as quality assurance activities.
• Follow policies and procedures regarding baby care within the work environment.
• Escalate issues to the appropriate clinical function.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma/GED and one year of experience in a hospital setting or working with infants OR Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in an allied health field

Physical Requirements

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time; must lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Requires normal or corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Requires some exposure to communicable disease or body fluids.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Appropriately follows universal hand washing procedures.
• Performs all required infection control in accordance with current policies.

Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $20.00
Maximum hourly: $20.00
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).