HEARING TEST TECHNICIAN / PER DIEM / DAY / BWH SURGERY
Location: Boston Massachusetts
Description: Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) is currently interviewing HEARING TEST TECHNICIAN / PER DIEM / DAY / BWH SURGERY right now, this vacancy will be placed in Massachusetts. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. Responsibilities: GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT 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 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 worki! ng order prior to testing. Contact coordinator regarding any e! quipment issues.
4. Document findings for all screenings in the medical record and program logs.
5. Following screenings, entering all charges into the BICS system. Investigate missing demographic information when necessary.
6. Make follow-up appointments for audiological evaluation for infants who do not pass screening. Communicate date, time and place of appointment to parents and program coordinator.
7. Participate in all on-unit continuing education programs. Attending training inservices as scheduled. Assist the coordinator in training new students to the hearing program.
Requirements: SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED • 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, safet! y 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.
Shift: Day Shift
EEO Statement: An EEO, AA, VEVRAA Employer
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This vacancy starts available on: Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:36:53 GMT
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