Newborn Hearing Screener Technician

Phoebe Putney Health System


Date: 8 hours ago
City: Albany, GA
Contract type: Full time
  • JOB SUMMARY
  • Responsible for testing all well babies and NICU babies for the infant hearing screen program per department/State guidelines under the guidance and direction of the licensed Audiologist. Supports and assists the Audiologist with scheduling, implementing, and conducting of all tests and procedures.

General Requirements

  • Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
  • Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
  • Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
  • Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
  • Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
  • Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
  • Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
  • May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
  • May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
  • May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
  • Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
  • May be scheduled as needed including overtime

OSHA CATEGORY

  • OSHA Category I - Employees will all be exposed to specific hazards as a regular part of their job.

Qualifications

  • EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
  • 2 year / Associate Degree in or Vocational / Technical Degree in a related field (Required)
  • 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in In a related field (Preferred)

Experience Requirements

  • 1 - 2 years Patient / Health Care (Preferred)

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

  • Not Applicable - No Certification and Licensure Requirements Required or Preferred

General Skills

  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Customer Relations
  • Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
  • Follow Verbal Instructions
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Able to concentrate on minimal to fine detail with constant interruptions
  • Able to understand and relate to specific ideas one to several at the time
  • Able to remember task/assignment for a few hours to multiple tasks/assignments over a long period of time

Physical Requirements

  • Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
  • Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
  • Walking - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
  • Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
  • Bending/Stooping - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
  • Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
  • Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
  • Lift/carry > 20 lbs with assistance - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
  • Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

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