Newborn Hearing Screener
About The Position
Onsite Neonatal Partners is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Newborn Hearing Screener to work at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair, New Jersey, and Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, New Jersey. Candidates must be able to commute to and work at both locations. The role involves performing early hearing screenings on newborns to help identify potential hearing impairments and support timely intervention. The screener will be trained to conduct hearing tests using specialized equipment, communicate results to parents and clinicians, provide information about post-discharge follow-up when needed, and assist with data entry and billing. The position reports to the Hearing Screen Coordinator. Newborn hearing screener training is provided. This is a daytime per diem/part-time position; some weekends and holidays are required as part of a shared team responsibility. Evening shifts are not available.
Requirements
- General healthcare background or childcare experience is required.
- Ability to commute to and work at both listed medical center locations.
- Ability to work a somewhat flexible schedule, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
- Excellent patient-service, interpersonal, and communication skills, with a compassionate approach to newborns and their families.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to perform accurate and timely data entry.
Nice To Haves
- Newborn or pediatric experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct hearing screenings on newborns using specialized equipment after training.
- Accurately document screening results and communicate them clearly to parents and healthcare teams.
- Demonstrate sensitivity and compassion when handling infants.
- Provide family-centered customer service and explain procedures clearly and empathetically to parents.
- Prioritize daily tasks and assignments while working independently and as part of a team.
- Perform accurate and timely data entry.
- Communicate test results with parents and clinicians, educate families about post-discharge follow-up as needed, and assist with billing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
