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Under the direction of the Grant Supervisor and RI Department of Health, responsible for coordinating the collection and tracking of newborn hearing screening and diagnostic data. Also as needed, scheduling and performing blood draws for Newborn Screening as request by Physician, performing and documenting results of hearing screening and critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) testing, providing administrative support to include ordering and stocking medical forms, medical supplies, and computer entry. Performs qualify assurance checks to ensure birthing hospitals are screening following the correct methodology/protocol. Serve as liaison between equipment vendor and birthing hospitals. The position will include traveling to newborn's home to conduct all ordered testing.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Schedules and performs Newborn Screening in the home as directed by the RI Department of Health.
Makes scheduled patient visits at assigned times. Calls patient or family to schedule and confirm time of visit.
Use and maintenance of Hearing screening and CCHD equipment as needed.
Responsible for proper handling, cleaning of equipment and blood draw supplies.
Provides administrative support to include ordering and stocking medical forms, medical supplies and computer entry.
Responsible for accurate and timely entry of all testing and instruction offered to families.
Sets priorities and organizes work schedules that ensure completion of all assignments on a daily basis.
Documents according to Agency policies; completes Agency paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
Answers patients' general questions with courtesy and concern; refers clinical questions to appropriate personnel.
Ensure equipment is working properly, including testing on-site.
Provide answers to questions and concerns
Coordination of equipment calibration and repair. Monitoring hearing screener certificates and competency at birthing hospitals.
Shared responsibility of contributions to EHDI communications (i.e. newsletters, website, FB page, Advisory minutes) as assigned.
Requirements:
HS diploma or equivalent required. Valid CPR certification from the American Heart Association required.
Experience in performing newborns hearing screening testing in the home. Previous home care experience preferred.
Must be able to speak, read, and write English with proficiency in oral and written communication skills required. Bilingual preferred.
Must be CPR certified. Must have a valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance.
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation's top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.
Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
Under the direction of the Grant Supervisor and RI Department of Health, responsible for coordinating the collection and tracking of newborn hearing screening and diagnostic data. Also as needed, scheduling and performing blood draws for Newborn Screening as request by Physician, performing and documenting results of hearing screening and critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) testing, providing administrative support to include ordering and stocking medical forms, medical supplies, and computer entry. Performs qualify assurance checks to ensure birthing hospitals are screening following the correct methodology/protocol. Serve as liaison between equipment vendor and birthing hospitals. The position will include traveling to newborn's home to conduct all ordered testing.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Schedules and performs Newborn Screening in the home as directed by the RI Department of Health.
Makes scheduled patient visits at assigned times. Calls patient or family to schedule and confirm time of visit.
Use and maintenance of Hearing screening and CCHD equipment as needed.
Responsible for proper handling, cleaning of equipment and blood draw supplies.
Provides administrative support to include ordering and stocking medical forms, medical supplies and computer entry.
Responsible for accurate and timely entry of all testing and instruction offered to families.
Sets priorities and organizes work schedules that ensure completion of all assignments on a daily basis.
Documents according to Agency policies; completes Agency paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
Answers patients' general questions with courtesy and concern; refers clinical questions to appropriate personnel.
Ensure equipment is working properly, including testing on-site.
Provide answers to questions and concerns
Coordination of equipment calibration and repair. Monitoring hearing screener certificates and competency at birthing hospitals.
Shared responsibility of contributions to EHDI communications (i.e. newsletters, website, FB page, Advisory minutes) as assigned.
Requirements:
HS diploma or equivalent required. Valid CPR certification from the American Heart Association required.
Experience in performing newborns hearing screening testing in the home. Previous home care experience preferred.
Must be able to speak, read, and write English with proficiency in oral and written communication skills required. Bilingual preferred.
Must be CPR certified. Must have a valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance.
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation's top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.
Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
