Children's National Hospital

Infant Hearing Screen Tech (20 hours), Silver Spring, MD - (230003JF)

Description

Performs hearing screening tests on newborns and infants using special computerized technological equipment, according to established protocols. 

Qualifications

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED Or equivalent. (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

1 year related experience preferably in pediatric clinical support or childcare (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge

Basic math calculations-addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; data entry/computer skills preferred; knowledge of general office equipment. Physical requirements include light lifting (20 pounds maximum) and usually involving walking or standing to a significant degree; bending the body downward at the waist and the ability to coordinate eyes and hands and the ability to manipulate small objects quickly and accurately.

Functional Accountabilities

Screenings

• Conduct hearing screenings on newborns using appropriate procedures and computer technology.

Timeline

• Coordinate own schedule in cooperation with program manager and other technicians.

Technology Upkeep

• Maintain computer software for tracking of infants

Organizational Accountabilities

Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)

• Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
• Partner with all team members to achieve goals
• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently
• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Primary Location

: Maryland-Silver Spring

Work Locations

: 

Holy Cross Hospital 

1500 Forest Glen Road 

Silver Spring 20910

Job

: Allied Health

Organization

: Ctr Neuroscience & Behav Med

Position Status: R (Regular) - PT - Part-Time

Shift: Day

Work Schedule: TBD

Job Posting

: Jan 5, 2024, 11:21:16 PM

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