Newborn Hearing Screening Technician

KIDZ MEDICAL SERVICE.•Boca Raton, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Established South Florida Medical Group looking for Part-Time or Full-Time Newborn Hearing Screening Technician. We will train the right candidate to work at multiple hospitals in Palm Beach area.

Requirements

Open availability to work weekends and holidays
Reliable attendance record
Be customer service focused
Familiarity with medical terminology
Possess basic computer skills
Ability to learn and operate hearing screen equipment
Strong organizational skills and highly attentive to detail
Communicate well and be comfortable working independently and in a team environment.
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
BLS/CPR Certification: Company will provide upon the agreement of job offer.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Perform newborn hearing screening on all infants in the nursery and NICU prior to discharge from the hospital, and provide screening results to parents
Perform hearing screens using AABR Certified equipment
Answer general questions and inquiries, and provide written information to parents regarding hearing screen procedures and results
Obtain and document consent from parents to conduct hearing screens prior to screenings
Verify the following prior to screenings: infant’s name, mother’s name, mother’s date of birth, parents’ insurance, demographic information, family history of hearing loss, and name of Pediatrician (if applicable)
Share copy of result forms with parent(s) and place original copies in infant medical records
Keep Supervisor informed of operational issues requiring immediate intervention
Interact and develop relationships with hospital personnel to ensure effective levels of communication are maintained
Adhere to all HIPAA, PHI, and OSHA guidelines
Perform clerical duties as assigned
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on program needs, including weekdays, weekends and holiday shifts, if needed
Adhere to Information Security Policies