Job Description​

The Opportunity:

Saint Luke's Hospital Plaza is hiring for a Infant Hearing Screener -PRN Float .

The Shift:

• PRN Float - Day shift position.
• Must have own transportation
• May travel to different locations

The Work:

Conducts automated hearing screening tests on newborn infants in the hospital setting and communicates results to patient families.

• Evaluates and prioritizes infants to be screened prior to discharge from hospital based on established protocol.

• Performs automated hearing screening tests on newborn infants.

• Informs parents about testing prior to screening and answers questions.

• Informs parents of results after screening, answers questions, provides written information about hearing loss and speech/language milestones.

• Refers problem cases and questions to program coordinator as necessary and per established protocol.

• Assists parents in scheduling appropriate follow-up appointments.

• Documents screening test results and risk factors in EMR and newborn hearing screening log as indicated by screening protocol.

• Follows established infection control procedures at all times.

• Monitors equipment function, cleans equipment, troubleshoots equipment issues and reports unresolved issues to program coordinator or other assignees in a timely manner.

• Utilizes appropriate newborn infant handling skills.

• Monitors supply inventory and maintains adequate supply levels.

Why Saint Luke’s?

• We value knowledge, experience, and expertise to improve patient outcomes and quality care.
• The opportunity to make an impact on the health system and the healthcare industry.
• Saint Luke’s offers competitive salaries and benefits packages to all of their employees, click here to find out more.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

1 year

Diploma

Job Details

PRN

Day (United States of America)

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.