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Clinical Services

0.001 FTE, 8 Hour Rotating Shift

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Job Summary

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.

Functions as primary Screening Specialist in the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program. Performs automated hearing screening for WBN, NICU, PICN1, PICN2, CV Surgery and other inpatient floors. Provides support to the Coordinator of the NHSP. Uses full understanding of the scope of his/her technical skills and responsibilities in the organization, exercises initiative to complete assigned tasks, identifies and implements proactive measures, and solves problems that arise in day to day situations. Collaborates with others. Exercises self-direction and examines one's performance critically to improve work habits and process, including organizational skills and interactions with others.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

* Screen babies 6 months and under as part of the NHSP.
* Daily walk through of WBN, NICU, PICN1, and PICN2 and other inpatient floors to update and organize binders and ALGO machine carts.
* Maintain screening units, perform routine checks and arrange for service calibration as needed.
* Check screening supplies regulary. Request supplies as needed and keep documentation of distribution.
* Obtain hard copy screening results and place into appropriate binder on daily basis.
* Download hearing screening data daily into DMS.
* Obtain individual patient screening records at request of Supervisor.
* Work on special projects as requested.
* Helps coordinate ALGO volunteers schedule and routines with nursery staff as needed.
* Assist in providing orientation to new ALGO volunteers and nursing staff as needed.
* Submit all billing for the program.
* Schedule follow up appointments for all the babies that REFER or as needed according to the NHSP protocol.
* Work on special projects such as volunteer/nurse training seminars and volunteer appreciation events as needed.
* Assists in the participation of public information events, volunteer fairs, etc. to promote LPCH and the NHSP.
* Work on special projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
Licence/Certification: None Required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification.

* Skill: Time management
* Ability to multitask
* Ability to prioritize
* Still: Interpersonal skills
* Ability to build productive working relationships
* Skill: Problem solving
* Ability to handle unanticipated circumstances
* Skills: Communication
* Ability to sensitively handle and deal with infants and families
* Ability to prioritize urgent and important tasks and meet deadlines

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, LPCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.