Infant Hearing Tech - Acute Care Therapy - Part Time

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The infant hearing tech performs infant hearing screenings in the newborn nursery and neonatal intensive care unit at Cox South. The infant hearing tech is trained by and works with an audiologist. The infant hearing tech monitors the tasklist and communicates with RN’s to ensure all babies receive a hearing screening prior to discharge. The tech also completes clerical tasks such answering phone calls, scheduling outpatient appointments, obtaining orders, and collecting and entering information for program QI and for the state infant hearing program.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Computer skills including Microsoft Office
Ability to hold and handle infants confidently
Excellent communication skills and customer service abilities.
Empathy and respect displayed in an emotional charged environment with a positive disposition.
Excellent organizational abilities
Self-motivated, ability to work independently, great organizational abilities

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree in audiology or speech pathology
Experience working with infants
Any other medical experience such as PCA or medical office

Responsibilities

Performs infant hearing screenings in the newborn nursery and neonatal intensive care unit.
Monitors the tasklist and communicates with RN’s to ensure all babies receive a hearing screening prior to discharge.
Completes clerical tasks such as answering phone calls, scheduling outpatient appointments, obtaining orders, and collecting and entering information for program QI and for the state infant hearing program.