PRN Newborn Hearing Screener - Neonatology

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world‑class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation. Hearing screening after birth is the gold standard of care across the United States, as early treatment of hearing loss can prevent future speech and language challenges. As a Newborn Hearing Screener you will autonomously offer all newborns and infants this essential task before they leave Fairview Hospital, making a difference in both babies and their families’ lives and offering parents peace of mind and expert guidance. Position type: PRN – 20 hours per week on a variable, flexible schedule with shorter shifts. Responsibilities Perform pre‑testing procedures, including safe transport of newborns, proper placement of sensor tabs and the transducer of sound under the direction of the Hearing Screening Coordinator and/or the Department Supervisor. Ensure proper equipment function and troubleshoot, reporting issues as necessary. Calm and comfort baby while performing tests. Monitor noise in the environment and adjust/modify/control 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 patient’s family in a confidential, culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. Provide test results and answer questions after extensive training by the Audiologist. Provide written documentation of results in accordance with the law to caregivers and primary care providers within appropriate timelines. Document required information such as quality assurance activities. Follow policies and procedures regarding baby care within the work environment. Escalate issues to the appropriate clinical function. Qualifications High‑school diploma/GED and one year of experience in a hospital setting or working with infants, OR an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in an allied health field. Physical Requirements 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 diseases or body fluids. Personal Protective Equipment Appropriately follows universal hand‑washing procedures. Performs all required infection control in accordance with current policies. Pay Range Minimum hourly: $20.00 Maximum hourly: $20.00 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking into consideration factors such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.) or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.). #J-18808-Ljbffr Cleveland Clinic