Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Part Time
About The Position
The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screens to newborns in hospital settings at one or more hospital locations, supporting early detection of hearing loss and timely intervention. The technician receives on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. The role includes assessing newborns for readiness before screening, performing screens and related documentation, educating parents and guardians about screening and results, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting. The technician works with families, hospital staff, and company and facility leadership while following applicable safety, security, and compliance procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current CPR certification, or the 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 (95% of the shift).
- Ability to frequently push or pull up to 100 pounds.
- 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 screens and educate parents about their relevance and the importance of early intervention.
- Follow company and facility policies and procedures, including PPE, vaccination, safety and security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules.
- Raise questions or concerns from hospital staff or leadership with the Hearing Screen Manager as appropriate.
- Evaluate each patient for screen readiness and screen only when the baby is in a suitable state for reliable results.
- Collect required demographic and other data for each baby.
- Perform hearing screens and related services for all eligible babies during each shift, following documentation protocols for every screen.
- Treat each baby and family with care and consideration.
- Upload screening results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift, and ensure screening statistics are complete and reconciled unless otherwise instructed by the Site Supervisor.
- Complete screens efficiently while minimizing time in patient rooms without compromising quality, patient education, or satisfaction.
- Provide relevant information to the responsible party and educate parents or guardians about the need for the screen and how to interpret or act on results.
- Notify the Site Supervisor of missed screens 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 coverage
- Healthcare flexible spending account
- Dependent care flexible spending account
- Health savings accounts
- 401(k) plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Some benefits are provided at no cost; others require employee cost sharing. Voluntary plans are also available through payroll deductions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
