Infant Hearing Screening Tech -

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children’s Corporate Audiology department is seeking an Infant Hearing Screening Technician. Under the direction of a licensed audiologist, the technician conducts reliable and accurate newborn hearing screenings in a hospital setting using computer-based clinical equipment. The role also supports outpatient follow-up, documentation, equipment and supply upkeep, and program tracking. The position is listed as Pool / PRN (Days).

Requirements

Associate degree in a science or health care field, or two years of applicable college experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience on a 1:1 basis; offsetting experience must be in a healthcare setting.
Maintain current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Review medical records to identify infants needing hearing screenings and risk factors for hearing impairment.
Identify and prioritize infants for screening based on delivery mode and time to support optimal screening timing.
Apply critical thinking and attention to detail to maintain accuracy, minimize false positives, and use resources responsibly.
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and interpret patient data to identify age-specific needs.
Provide care according to departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Accurately document orders, results, recommendations, and billing charges in medical records and computerized systems.
Report screening results to the Department of Children and Families.
Provide education and arrange outpatient follow-up appointments through computerized scheduling.
Use Orlando Health and clinical computer systems; distribute outpatient audiology reports to Health Information Management, physicians, the Department of Children and Families, parents, and others.
Maintain Excel logs of outpatient infants, including demographic information, test-result status, and outcomes.
Assist the Supervisor and Audiologist with tracking infants discharged without screening and infants who fail screenings, and with collecting statistics required by the Department of Children and Families.
Maintain clinical equipment and perform and document required daily operational checks.
Maintain medical testing supply levels and report supply needs to the Supervisor.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and applicable standards.
Comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Participate in performance improvement and program development as required.
Remain aware of legal issues, patient rights, and regulatory and accrediting requirements.
Use and select supplies and equipment efficiently.