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Care Management * Performs hearing screening tests on newborns, upon notification from nursery staff. * Assist Audiologist with tracking and following up on newborns who refer from the newborn screening program. * Collaborates with nursing staff, medical providers, audiologists and families. * Follow up with babies that have failed newborn hearing screening to ensure appropriate audiology needs are met. * Provides test results to families and refers families to speak to audiologist if further questions arise. * Manages all aspects of hearing aid repairs. * Reviews and coordinates screening supplies, inventory and ensures resources for testing. |
Data Integrity * Correlates and provides screening data to audiologist for evaluation and interpretation of results. * Identifies appropriate referrals and follow up with hospital staff and families as necessary. * Documents all procedures, hearing evaluations and referrals provided within the clients medical record and/or in the hospital database for documentation. * Completes charges in a timely manner and according to proper procedures. |
Patient Care and Education * Reviews patient's history and appropriate data prior to initiating evaluation. * Follow up on patients needs. * Supports audiologist on educating patients/families regarding use of hearing equipment. |
Compliance/Safety * Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner. * Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility. * If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates. * Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame. * Meets productivity goals according to departmental standards. * Attends 75% of department monthly meetings in a 12-month period. * Responds to new orders promptly in compliance with department policy. * Maintains timely and accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, EMR entries, and patient responses. |
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