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 newborn hearing screens and educate parents about the relevance of screening and the importance of early intervention.
• Comply with company and facility policies and procedures, including PPE, vaccination and safety/security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules.
• Raise questions or concerns from hospital staff or leadership with the HS Manager as appropriate.
• Assess each patient’s readiness for screening and screen only when the baby is in an appropriate state for a reliable result.
• Collect required patient data and demographics, perform hearing screens and related services for eligible babies during each shift, and follow documentation protocols.
• Treat each screened 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.
• Perform screens efficiently while minimizing time in the patient room without compromising quality, education, or patient satisfaction.
• Provide relevant information to the party responsible for each baby and educate parents or guardians about the need for screening and what to do with the results.
• Notify the Site Supervisor about missed and final-refer babies.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies when 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 available through payroll deductions