Location: Cleveland,OH, USA
At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.Job TitleNewborn Hearing Screener - PRN LocationCleveland FacilityFairview Hospital DepartmentPeds-Neonatalogy Hh-Children's Institute Job CodeC99960 ShiftDay/Evening/Night/Weekend Schedule7:00am-2:00pm Job SummaryJob DetailsPRN Newborn Hearing Screener Join Cleveland Clinic's Fairview Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Fairview Hospital has been recognized as one of the top hospitals inCleveland and Ohio. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Hearing screening of all newborns is the gold standard of care across the United States as initial treatment of hearing loss can prevent future speech and language problems. As a Newborn Hearing Screener, you will autonomously perform hearing screening on all newborns and infants prior to their discharge from Fairview Hospital. A caregiver in this position works Day/Evening/Night/Weekend, from 7:00am-2:00pm. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Perform pre-testing procedures including safe transport of newborns following protocol of hospital infant security system and identification, proper placement of sensor tabs and transducer of sound, and ensures proper equipment function, troubleshooting and reporting issues, as necessary.Calm and comfort baby while test is being performed.Monitor noise in environment of testing and adjust/modify/control to reduce noise levels when necessary.Independently performs hearing screening on all newborns and infants prior to their discharge in accordance with Ohio Department of Health rules and facility protocol using the appropriate objective method: 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 answers questions after extensive training by the Audiologist who serves as the coordinator.Provide written documentation of results in accordance with the law to caregivers and primary care providers within appropriate timelines.Document required information including quality assurance activities.Follow policies and procedures regarding baby care within the work environment.Escalate issues to the appropriate clinical function.Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: High school diploma.One year of experience in a hospital setting or working with infants.OR Associate's or Bachelor's degree in an allied health field may offset experience requirement.Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: Physical RequirementsRequires 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.Personal Protective EquipmentAppropriately follows universal hand washing procedures.Performs all required infection control in accordance with current policies.The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. 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