Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Part Time

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.
• Treat each screened baby (and his/her family) with the care and consideration required at this important development milestone.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies, where appropriate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 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.
• 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).
• Ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds frequently.
• Demonstrate sensitivity when speaking to family and when handling patients.
• Computer proficiency and ability to perform accurate data entry.