Newborn Hearing Screener

About the role

Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a Magnet Hospital that offers world-class healthcare. As a Newborn Hearing Screener, you will play a crucial role in ensuring all newborns and infants receive the hearing screening they need.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-testing procedures, including safe transport of newborns, proper placement of sensor tabs and transducer of sound under the direction of the Hearing Screening Coordinator and/or the Department Supervisor.
• Ensure proper equipment function and troubleshoot as necessary, reporting issues to the Hearing Screening Coordinator or Department Supervisor.
• Calm and comfort baby while performing tests.
• Maintain a quiet environment during testing to reduce noise levels when necessary.
• Independently perform hearing screening on all newborns and infants prior to their discharge in accordance with Ohio Department of Health rules and facility protocol via Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs) and/or Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR).
• Communicate the results of the screening(s) and follow up (if needed) to the patients' family in a confidential, culturally, and linguistically appropriate manner.
• Provide test results and answer questions after extensive training by the Audiologist.
• Document test results and other required information in accordance with the law and within appropriate timelines.
• Follow policies and procedures regarding baby care within the work environment.
• Escalate issues to the appropriate clinical function.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and one year of experience in a hospital setting or working with infants, or
• Ace Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in an allied health field.

Qualifications

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time; must lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Requires normal or corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Requires some exposure to communicable disease or body fluids.

Skills

• Ability to perform pre-testing procedures safely and effectively.
• Knowledge of Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs) and Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) testing.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with families and healthcare providers.
• Ability to maintain a calm and comforting demeanor while performing tests.
• Attention to detail for accurate documentation and follow-up.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plan for employees and dependents.
• Dental and vision insurance options.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate your needs.

Pay

Minimum hourly: $15.75
Maximum hourly: $21.65

Schedule

This is a part-time role with varying shifts from 7:00am to 11:00pm.