Hearing Screening Technician
About The Position
The Hearing Screening Technician performs newborn hearing screenings before discharge. The role includes monitoring the daily census, prioritizing screenings, documenting and communicating results, entering charges and results into designated systems, and arranging follow-up audiological evaluations for infants who do not pass. The technician reports to the Hearing Screening Coordinator and Division Administrator. The position works in and adjacent to the nurseries on CWN Floors 9 and 10 and in the NICU at 75 Francis Street. It is onsite and per diem, with a day shift. The work environment includes normal medical equipment noise and infants crying. The technician wheels screening equipment on a cart between units and spends several hours at a time standing and bending over cribs to attach screening equipment and comfort infants.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience conducting hearing screenings or working in a healthcare setting is preferred; 0–1 year is listed.
- Ability to review the daily census and prioritize the schedule so patients are screened before discharge.
- Ability to use screening equipment and recognize problems before completing an examination.
- Ability to handle newborns while ensuring their comfort, safety, and readiness for testing.
- Ability to document results in the medical record.
- Ability to communicate effectively with parents, family members, and medical or nursing staff about results and questions.
- Familiarity with audiology equipment and testing procedures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with patients of diverse backgrounds and age groups.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to record and document information accurately.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with professionalism.
- Knowledge of medical terminology related to audiology and hearing disorders.
- Understanding of patient confidentiality and privacy regulations.
Responsibilities
- Follow established protocols and screen all newborns before discharge; enter patient information, prepare newborns, and perform screening tests.
- Document screening results in Epic and program records, communicate that testing has been completed, and provide written documentation to parents and staff according to protocol.
- Maintain program supply levels and inform the coordinator of supply needs.
- Check that screening equipment is working properly before testing and report equipment issues to the coordinator.
- Enter screening results into Epic and program records as directed by the Audiologist, and investigate missing demographic information when needed.
- Arrange follow-up audiological evaluation appointments for infants who do not pass screening, and communicate appointment details to parents and the program coordinator.
- Participate in unit continuing education and scheduled training in-services.
- Assist the coordinator or director with training new students in the hearing program.
Benefits
- The posting describes comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs; it does not specify individual benefit offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
