Hearing Test Technician Per Diem Days Bwh - Ent Surgery
Hearing Test Technician Per Diem Days Bwh - Ent Surgery
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GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: Summarize the nature and level of work performed.
The Hearing Test Technician is responsible for performing newborn screening hearing exams on all newborns prior to discharge. The technician is responsible for monitoring the daily census performing screenings prior to discharge documenting results discussing results with parents and entering charges into the billing system. The technician will report to the Hearing Screening Coordinator and Division Administrator.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Indicate key areas of responsibility major job duties special projects and key objectives for this position. These items should be evaluated throughout the year and included in the written annual evaluation.
For all positions that include direct patient care indicate with an X the age(s) of all patient populations served
No Direct Patient Care
All age groups
Adolescence 13 to 17 years)
Neonates (birth to 1 month)
x
Young Adult 18 to 25 years)
Infant 1 month to1year)
x
Adult 26 to 54 years)
Early Childhood 12 months to 5 years)
Senior Adult 55 to 64 years)
Late Childhood 6 to 12 years)
Geriatric 65 years and up)
1. Follow established protocols for performing newborn hearing screening on all newborns prior to discharge. Enter patient information into the computer system. Prepare the newborn for the screening test and perform test.
2. Complete the Newborn Hearing Screening Summary in the chart. Communicate with parents/guardian and/or staff that the test has been performed. Provide written documentation for the parents and staff.
3. Maintain adequate stock supplies for the program. Inform coordinator of any supply needs. Insure the equipment is in perfect working order prior to testing. Contact coordinator regarding any equipment issues.
4. Document findings for all screenings in the medical record and program logs.
5. Following screenings entering all results into Epic. Investigate missing demographic information when necessary.
6. Make followup appointments for audiological evaluation for infants who do not pass screening. Communicate date time and place of appointment to parents and program coordinator.
6. Participate in all onunit continuing education programs. Attending training inservices as scheduled. Assist the coordinator in training new students to the hearing program.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: (MUST be realistic neither overstated nor understated and related to the essential functions of the job.
The technician needs to be able to:
Review daily census and prioritize the schedule to insure all patients are screened prior to discharge.
Use the screening equipment and recognize if there is a problem prior to completing the examination.
Handle newborns to insure their comfort safety and readiness to test.
Document results in the medical record.
Communicate effectively with parents family members and the medical/nursing staff to relay screening results and answer questions.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Describe the conditions in which the work is performed.
The screening hearing test technician works in and adjacent to the nurseries on CWN Floors 9 and 10 as well as in the NICU. There are the normal levels of medical equipment noise as well as infants crying. The technician must wheel the screening equipment on a cart from unit to unit. The technician will spend several hours at a time hours on his/her feet and must bend from the waist over infants cribs to attach screening equipment and comfort infants.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Indicate financial scope information i.e.: size of budget volume etc.
There is no fiscal supervisory responsibility for this position.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: Indicate financial scope information i.e.: size of budget volume revenue etc.
There is no fiscal responsibility for this position.
HOSPITAL WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES: These are required of all staff regardless of position. Do not remove these standards.
Works within legal regulatory accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/Partners; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and Partners policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or Partners as appropriate; brings potential matters of noncompliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
