Part Time Newborn Hearing Screening Technician

Demant • Springfield, MA

440d • $36,920 - $36,920

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screening Technician plays a crucial role in identifying hearing loss in newborns at the time of birth, ensuring they receive appropriate care. This part-time position is based in a busy Newborn Nursery/NICU hospital setting, primarily at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA, with additional responsibilities at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, MA. The technician conducts mandated hearing screenings, educates parents about the importance of early intervention, and manages patient information and results.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• One (1) or more years of healthcare or childcare training/experience, or related college curriculum is a plus.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Ability to attend all company-provided training.
• Willingness and ability to learn and operate hearing screening equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare or childcare training/experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct newborn hearing screenings on all infants in the nursery and NICU prior to discharge from the hospital.
• Coordinate post-discharge follow-up care as needed utilizing appropriate procedures and computer technology.
• Work directly with nursing staff, patients, and parents to communicate the relevance of hearing screening and early intervention.
• Analyze and communicate responses to problem situations in a manner consistent with the company and customer's needs.
• Maintain and use hearing screening equipment, assist with database management.
• Interact as needed with various hospital departments; perform duties in accordance with the policies and procedures of HSA, hospitals, and respective departments.
• Uphold the code of conduct and compliance policies.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of procedural variables and instrumentation in the application of Transient Otoacoustic Emissions and/or Automatic Auditory Brainstem Response after training.
• Scan results paperwork and perform other administrative tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• $1.00/hr weekend differential
• Extensive training provided
• Flexible schedule suitable for stay-at-home parents and college students

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees