Newborn Hearing Screener/Administrative Assistant -Geelong

at  The Royal Childrens Hospital

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with families, stakeholders and other team members.
• Proficient in data entry and general administrative tasks.
• Experience or ability to work in a hospital environment.
• Experience or comfort working with newborns.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Flexibility to work at multiple hospital sites in a region as needed.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and professional development.
• Commitment to adhering to the program’s procedures and ensuring safety and accuracy in hearing screening.
• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain.
• Valid Working with Children Check.
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence, as the ability to travel between maternity hospitals is essential.
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure.

This part-time position is 24 hours per fortnight within the Victorian Infant Hearing Screening Program.
You will be responsible for performing hearing screens on newborn babies using electronic equipment in accordance with VIHSP protocols. The process includes obtaining parental consent and providing clear information about the screening process, ensuring timely and accurate data entry and reporting of screening results, general administrative tasks such as scheduling, filing, data entry, and maintaining screening equipment while ensuring supplies are adequately stocked.
Classification for this position will range from AO21-AO25 per annum, plus superannuation.
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