Newborn Hearing Screening Tech - Chula Vista, United States - Sharp Healthcare
Description
[California Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - CA Department of Public Health; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association; H.S. Diploma or EquivalentHours:
Shift Start Time:
7 AM
Shift End Time:
5:30 PM
AWS Hours Requirement:
10/ Hour Shift
Additional Shift Information:
Weekend Requirements:
Every Other
On-Call Required:
No
Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):
$ $ $34.217
What You Will Do
Under supervision of Director, employee performs newborn hearing screening exams. Completes data entry, maintains equipment, orders supplies and paperwork related to the newborn hearing-screening program. Provides for appropriate communication of hearing screening results and follow-up scheduling of outpatient appointments per hearing screening results.
Required Qualifications
- H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare)
- American Heart Association REQUIRED
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 Year Experience in an acute care hospital
- California Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
- CA Department of Public Health PREFERRED
Essential Functions
- Completes hearing screening exams
Demonstrates ability to operate hearing-screening equipment accurately according to manufacturer guidelines.
Completes patient hearing screening and re-screening exams as appropriate ensuring a valid test result.
Notifies appropriate personnel of defective equipment and proactively arranges to borrow or rent replacement equipment.
- Data collection and reporting
Notifies per hospital policy nursing staff, the primary care provider (PCP), Neonatologist, and/or the Neonatal Nurse Practioner, of hearing screening results, educational needs, outpatient appointments and any other pertinent information.
Collects and reports hearing screening results, patient logs, and any additional information as required by hospital policy and CCS guidelines.
- Department services
Uses computer systems efficiently for all data entry and retrieval of patient specific information and statistics.
Transcribes medical record information related to newborn hearing screening accurately and timely.
Utilizes phone systems to efficiently coordinate patient scheduling or other patient activities.
- Patient equipment and supplies
Communicates to Material Specialist immediately any concerns or issues regarding equipment operation or maintenance requirement.
Orders forms and hearing screening supplies in accordance with patient volume.
Maintains adequate numbers of educational materials per patient volume.
Restocks work area with supplies upon delivery.
- Plan of care
Notifies appropriate PCP, Neonatologist, and/or the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner of hearing screening results and interpretation indicating need for further education or re-assessment.
Schedules outpatient screening exams or diagnostic examinations as indicated per hospital policy and CCS guidelines.Documents plan of care on medical record.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology with good computer skills.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
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