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Salary- Position SummaryPerforms newborn hearing screens with appropriate documentation.
- Position Responsibilities
- Conducts newborn hearing screens.
- Demonstrates knowledge of evaluation techniques necessary for audiology testing.
- Documents the newborn hearing screen results in the patient’s medical record.
- Is able to field questions about the screening process posed by parents and other health care providers.
- Understands and complies with billing and reimbursement procedures according to governmental and third party requirements.
- Reports any questions or concerns regrading compliance immediately to the attention of department or organizational/hospital administrative staff.
- Lifts, moves, positions and transports patients.
- Performs procedures as defined by department competencies.
- Assists in duties as requested to meet the day-to-day operations of the unit.
- Performs other assigned duties.
- Greets patients, visitors and family. Assists them in way finding directing them to the appropriate area.
- Supports department initiatives.
- Operates office equipment.
- Utilizes safety practices in daily activities.
- Maintains education materials, clip boards and other unit specific documents.
- Maintains nursery area in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Actively participates in medical center and departmental teams promoting continuous quality improvement and patient satisfaction.
- Utilizes hand off communication at shift change.
- Assures safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, visitors, and staff.
- Sets priorities and demonstrates organizational skills.
Unit Specific Position Responsibilities - Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
- At least 18 years of age.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) training, or within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.
- Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.
- Highschool diploma or GED.
- One year experience with the infant/pediatric population or in a hearing or speech related field.
- Skill in effective oral and written communication in English.
- None Specified.
Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):Access to state database system within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employmentOrganizational Requirements:Preferred Qualifications:Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
