Audiology Screener

Job Description

We're searching for an Audiology Screener, someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position you will performs hearing screens on infants according to state regulations. Maintains record keeping and documentation according to TCH policies as well as state and other regulatory requirements.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs inpatient hearing screenings in well-baby and NICU areas of the hospital using automated OAE and AABR equipment.
• Uses age-appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Positions and handles child based on an understanding of medical needs.
• Reviews well baby daily nursery inpatient census for appropriate screening needs. Performs screenings for infants born the day prior.
• Checks equipment calibration daily, either biologically or electronically, to ensure proper functioning.
• Notifies the audiologist and/or Biomedical Instrumentation of any equipment malfunction.
• Maintains accurate TEHDI database of the infant's demographic information, PCP information and screening results to help ensure appropriate follow-up care by audiologists.
• Accurately enters screening results into EMR (EPIC).
• Maintains excel spreadsheet to track infants with no identified PCP
• Workday: 7am-3:30pm
• Rotate schedule of weekend coverage (at least one weekend a month)
• Rotate holiday coverage
• Need to walk to other buildings and on feet majority of the day
• Paperwork/Documentation/Computer Literacy
• Screener will be interacting with new mothers and family along with nursing staff so we need a good and courteous personality

Skills & Requirements

• Required Highschool Diploma or GED
  • Preferred some college or MA training.

About Us

Since 1954, Texas Children's has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S.News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city's Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Texas Children's comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Center for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children's care for communities north of Houston. We have also created the nation's first HMO for children, established the largest pediatric primary care network in the country and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children's Hospital is also academically affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.

To join our community of 14,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. You can also learn more about our amazing culture at infinitepassion.org.

Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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