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Infant Hearing Screening Tech
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Orlando Health
Orlando, FL (In Person)
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INFANT HEARING SCREENING TECHNICIAN
Winnie Palmer HospitalWPH AUDIOLOGY
Pool (PRN) Position Summary Provides newborn infant hearing screenings in the hospital setting under the direction of a licensed audiologist by conducting reliable and accurate screening of newborns in various environments, through the use of computer based clinical equipment. Education/Training- Associate degree in a science or health care field; or two years of applicable college
- experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience on a 1:1 basis; offsetting experience must be in the healthcare setting. Licensure/Certification Maintains current CPR certification. Essential Functions
- Conducts medical record review to identify infants in need of hearing screening and risk factors for hearing impairment.
- Identifies and prioritizes infants to be screened based on mode of delivery and time of delivery to assure optimal time for screening.
- Critical thinking skills and attention to detail with a high level of accuracy is required to assure low false positives and fiscal responsibility
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
- Assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs.
- Provides care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures and guidelines.
- Documents in medical record and computerized medical record standing orders, results, recommendations and billing charges accurately.
- Reports screening results to the Department of Children and Families.
- Provides education and follow-up appointments through computerized scheduling for outpatient follow-up appointments.
- Computer competency in various Orlando Health and clinical systems. Disseminates audiology reports for outpatients returning to follow-up to Health Information Management department, physicians, Department of Children and Families, parents, and others.
- Updates logs of outpatient babies in Excel with demographic information, test result status and other outcomes.
- Assists Supervisor and Audiologist with tracking infants discharged without hearing screening and failed babies and with collection of statistics required for Department of Children and Families.
- Maintains clinical equipment and performs/documents daily operational checks as required.
- Maintains par levels or medical testing supplies and reports needs to Supervisor.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.