Newborn Hearing Screener

POSITION SUMMARY:

Screens the hearing of newborn infants in the nursery; schedules follow-up diagnostic appointments when needed, document findings and communicates results to parents and hospital personnel.

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It´s a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to all—and is the largest safety-net hospital in New England. The hospital is also the primary teaching affiliate of the nationally ranked Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and a founding partner of Boston HealthNet – an integrated health care delivery systems that includes many community health centers. Join BMC today and help us achieve our Vision 2030 which is a long-term goal to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world.

Position: Newborn Hearing Screener

Department: New Born Hearing Testing

Schedule: Part Time (Per Diem)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Screens the hearing of newborn infants in the nursery; schedules follow-up diagnostic appointments when needed, document findings and communicate results to parents and hospital personnel.
• Screen the hearing of newborn infants in the nursery by using otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) and auditory brainstem response (ABR) test.
• Counsel parents of newborns regarding screening procedures, results, and any need for follow-up.
• Document screening results and any follow-up appointments in the hospital and electronic medical records according to protocol. Forwards results to DPH, national registers, etc.
• Schedule diagnostic audiology follow-up appointments as needed for infants who do not pass newborn hearing screening or are identified in the nursery as being at high risk for developing hearing loss.
• Interact and work with related services, such as pediatrics, neonatology, and nursing etc. to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Report problems to pertinent medical personnel at the time of screening and to newborn hearing screening coordinator.
• Utilize hospital’s Values as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the division’s hospital mission.
• Follow established hospital infection control and safety procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma Required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Requires effective interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain harmonious relationships. Requires the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively. Requires travel for job related purposes.

Compensation Range:

$21.39- $30.05

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE : This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans