Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Part Time
About The Position
The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screenings to newborns in hospital settings after birth. The role works on-site at one or more hospital locations and includes on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. The technician educates parents about newborn hearing screening, its importance, and the need for early intervention. The technician evaluates newborns for readiness before screening, gathers patient information, performs screenings for eligible babies, and ensures accurate documentation and reporting. The role requires sensitive, considerate care for babies and families, efficient work that maintains quality and patient education, and coordination with the Site Supervisor and other responsible parties.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current CPR certification or ability to obtain it upon offer.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Ability to prioritize daily tasks and assignments.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work weekends and national holidays.
- 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, for 95% of the shift.
- Ability to push or pull up to 100 pounds frequently.
- Sensitivity when speaking with families and handling patients.
- Computer proficiency and ability to perform accurate data entry.
Nice To Haves
- One to three months of previous experience with newborns and in a medical setting.
Responsibilities
- Perform hearing screenings and educate parents about the relevance of screening and the importance of early intervention.
- Comply with company and facility policies and procedures, including PPE, vaccination and safety/security requirements, orientations, and annual compliance modules.
- Raise questions or concerns from hospital staff or leadership with the HS Manager as appropriate.
- Evaluate each patient for screen readiness and screen only when the baby is in a suitable state for a reliable result.
- Collect necessary data and demographics for each baby.
- Perform hearing screens and related services for all eligible babies during each shift.
- Follow documentation protocols for every screen.
- Provide considerate care to each baby and family.
- Upload screen results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift, and ensure screen statistics are complete and reconciled unless otherwise instructed by the Site Supervisor.
- Perform screenings efficiently and minimize time in patient rooms without compromising quality, patient education, or satisfaction.
- Provide relevant information to the party responsible for each screened baby and educate parents or guardians about the screen and its results.
- Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final refer babies.
- Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies where appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Healthcare FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
- 401(k) plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Some benefits are provided at no cost; others involve cost sharing or voluntary payroll deductions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
