Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Part Time

About the role

Join us in making a difference in the early detection of hearing loss in newborns as a Newborn Hearing Screen Technician!

Responsibilities

• Provide hearing screens in the hospital after a baby is born.
• Work on-site at one or more hospital locations to screen newborns for hearing loss.
• Receive on-the-job training including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology.
• Perform hearing screens and provide education to parents on the relevance of hearing screens and the importance of early intervention.
• Evaluate each patient for “screen readiness” prior to performing a screen.
• Collect all necessary data/demographics for each baby.
• Ensure documentation protocol is followed for every screen.
• Upload all screen results/billing/state reporting by the end of each shift and ensure the stats for each screen are complete and reconciled, unless otherwise instructed by Site Supervisor.
• Perform all screens in an efficient manner and follow the appropriate process to minimize time in the patient room, without sacrificing quality or patient education / satisfaction.
• Ensure all relevant information is provided to the party responsible for each screened baby, and the parent/guardian receives appropriate education about the necessity of the screen, and what to do with the results.
• Notify Site Supervisor of all missed and final refer babies.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies, where appropriate.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Current CPR Certification or must obtain upon offer.
• Flexibility to work on weekends and national holidays required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks and assignments.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work on weekends and national holidays required.
• Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.

Skills

• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently (95% of shift).
• Computer proficiency and ability to perform accurate data entry.

Benefits

Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions.