Audiology Hearing Screening Assistant PRN

About the role

Facilitates early detection, prompt referral and early habilitation of infants with hearing loss. We're seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Hearing Screening Assistant, conducting newborn hearing screenings in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Conducts newborn hearing screenings per established protocols under the direction of a supervising Audiologist
• Operates OAE and other designated equipment to conduct hearing screening on neonates and pediatric patients
• Completes required documentation, parent education, and follow up, including referrals and tracking

Qualifications

• One year of work experience in a health-related field or early childhood development preferred

Skills

• Communication
• Process management
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Accountability
• Dependability

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs
• Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. Includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $18.40 - $23.92. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Benefits

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.