Newborn Hearing Screener Position Summary:

The Newborn Hearing Screener performs hearing screening services for newborns at various hospital locations.

Newborn Hearing Screener Key Accountabilities:

• Performs hearing screenings in assigned locations
• Follows test protocols to ensure minimum age, patient test state and stable criteria are met before screening
• Uses appropriate test techniques for preparation and proper electrode placement
• Performs hearing screenings using established protocols and demonstrates effective strategies to maximize accurate test results
• Promptly and accurately completes all screening documentation, including but not limited to, the hearing screening results form, hearing screening log sheet and call log
• Communicates the newborn hearing screening process and results to parents and provides appropriate educational materials.
• Accurately submits billing paperwork within the same working day of hearing screening
• Identifies all new births and enters patient demographic data into the screening equipment
• Performs proper hand hygiene and follows established equipment cleaning protocols
• Demonstrates service excellence and provides a safe environment for patient care

Work Hours: 8am - 4:30pm, on-call, weekend rotation required

Work Location: Bradenton, FL

Newborn Hearing Screener Qualifications:

• A minimum of a High School diploma, GED, Certificate of Completion or equivalent achievement.
• Current BLS certification, AHA
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

We are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for our patients, visitors and staff members. The Johns Hopkins Hospital has a tobacco-free at work policy. Employees must refrain from using any tobacco products during their work shifts — including while at lunch or on breaks, and whether they are on or off campus.