Performs newborn hearing screening and documents the results accurately and timely, as mandated by the State of Florida.

• Performs newborn hearing screenings using automated auditory brainstem response (AABR) screening device.
• Ensures all newborns are screened prior to discharge.
• Explains the hearing screening procedures to parents and guardians prior to screening.
• Communicates hearing screening results and recommendations to parents or guardians.
• Provides state-approved Newborn Hearing Screening informational pamphlets to parents or guardians.
• Conducts one (1) rescreen on normal newborn patients if either ear fails the first screening.
• Cleans the screening device after each screening in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
• Assists in the training of new-hire Newborn Hearing Screeners if needed as directed by Lead Hearing Screener.
• Reports to the Medical Director for Newborn Hearing Screening and the Nursing Director for Mother Baby
• Follows NCH protocol related to security and identification of infants.
• Follows NCH infection control, safety awareness, hospital and departmental policies, guidelines, and standards of work.
• Recognizes potential problems within hearing screening service delivery and obtains assistance when necessary.

• Minimum of High School Education or GED.
• Preferred one (1) year clinical experience.
• Experience with infants preferred.
• Computer proficiency and ability to perform accurate data entry.
• BLS from the American Heart Association, prior to hire.
• Flexibility to work on weekends and national holidays required.
• Within 30 days of hire, Certificate of Completion from the online training course for hearing screeners from the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM), Utah State University, as required by the Florida Department of Health. On the job, equipment-specific training to be conducted after hire.