Hearing Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain it upon offer.
• Flexibility to work weekends and national holidays.
• 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.
• 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 the relevance of newborn hearing screens and the importance of early intervention.
• Comply with company and facility policies, procedures, safety and security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules; raise questions or concerns with the HS Manager as appropriate.
• Evaluate each patient for screen readiness and screen only babies 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.
• Treat each baby and family with appropriate care and consideration.
• Upload screen 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.
• Perform screens efficiently and minimize time in patient rooms without sacrificing quality, education, or patient satisfaction.
• Provide relevant screening information to the responsible party and educate parents or guardians about the necessity of the screen and how to interpret or act on the results.
• Notify the Site Supervisor of all missed and final-refer babies.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for babies who are referred, where appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Voluntary benefit plans