Newborn Hearing Screener

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Mission Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297-bed, non-profit hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient hospital services to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. Rated one of the top hospitals in the country for clinical excellence in many services including maternity and orthopedic care, Mission Regional Medical Center has been offering quality healthcare, close to home, for over 60 years. For more information visit www.missionrmc.org.

The Newborn Hearing Screener will conduct hearing screens on all applicable patients both inpatient and as outpatient follow-up. While performing hearing screens the Newborn Hearing Screener will follow all Mission Regional Medical Center and State policies and procedures, including but not limited to infection prevention, safety awareness, and quality assurance. They will contribute to a positive work environment and overall team effort. Contacts physician offices, patients and other departments as needed to facilitate patient care. Orders and restocks newborn hearing screen supplies as needed. Accurately enters information and all audiology consults into the hospital Electronic Medical Record system as well as exporting data in a timely manner through TEHDI to the State. Ensures other State reportable tests (PKU, and CCHD) are also compliant. Ensures appropriate billing for hearing screens is completed timely. Is able to assist nursing staff with other (non-patient care) duties as needed.

Education and Work Experience

High School Diploma Required.
1. Proficient in English and Spanish.
2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
3. One year previous experience.
4. Experience using computers for documentation.