A Hearing Screener or Technician performs hearing tests to determine whether a patient has hearing loss or impairment. Asks patients to report when they hear a series of tones or sounds with low volume or high frequency.
Greets patients/family members upon arrival to the department. Accurately registers patients for exam. Accurately enters orders into ITS module of Meditech. Professional Growth. Performance Improvement. Fiscal Responsibility. Communication. Patient's First
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS
Accurately and timely registers patients for exams with less than 5 error rate. Accurately and timely enters orders into ITS module of Meditech with less than 5 error rate. Seeks educational opportunities to improve knowledge/skill. Participates in identifying or recommending areas for improvement. Completes work in an efficient, timely manner that is conducive to team work and cost containment. Communicates in a clear, concise and professional manner. Provides care following the Patient's First Commitment. Efficiency in utilizing the DigitizeActive Fax, and perform duties in PACS.assistance, ability to auscultate
B/P JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES
Age Specific Training - Ability to interact with patients of all ages Rad Safety Policy Review Customer Service - follows
AIDET PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS
1/4 of work day walking to make copies within and to other departments in hospital More than 3/4 of day comprises telephone communication with providers, patients and other customers Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling as needed more than 2/3 of day Lift from floor to waist and shoulder equipment weighing up to 20 lbs. (examples: VAX, defibrillators, SCDs, reams of paper, CPMs) Up to 1/4 of work day standing to perform filing, greet patients, and perform general office tasks Up/down one flight of stairs as needed throughout hospital Vision requirements include but are not limited to close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. This may include ability to read thermometers, electronic scales, etc. Hearing requirements include but are not limited to hearing and responding to codes, monitors, pagers, phones, equipment alarms or patients calling for Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
