Hearing Screener

Hearing Screener - Infant Screening (Part- Time 20 hrs per wk)

**Galveston, Texas, United States**

Healthcare Support Services

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2401664

**_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.

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