Audiology Hearing Screening Assistant

13200 McKay-Dee Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Intermountain Health Layton Hospital in Utah is seeking a Hearing Screening Assistant to conduct newborn hearing screenings in a hospital setting. This role offers hands-on experience for students or recent graduates in Communication Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology, or Audiology.

Responsibilities include operating OAE equipment, documenting results, educating families, and coordinating follow-up referrals.

Qualifications

• One year of work experience in a health-related field or early childhood development preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Conducts newborn hearing screenings per established protocols under the direction of a supervising Audiologist.
• Operates OAE and other designated equipment to conduct hearing screening on neonates and pediatric patients.
• Completes required documentation, parent education, and follow up, including referrals and tracking.

Skills

Communication

Process management

Attention to detail

Time management

Accountability

Dependability

Education

Health-related work experience (1 year)

Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers

Job description

Job Description

Facilitates early detection, prompt referral and early habilitation of infants with hearing loss. Are you passionate about early childhood development and interested in a career in communication disorders or speech-language pathology? We’re looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Hearing Screening Assistant, conducting newborn hearing screenings in a hospital setting. This is a fantastic opportunity for students or recent graduates pursuing degrees in Communication Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, or related fields to gain hands-on experience in a clinical environment while making a meaningful impact in the lives of families.

Essential Functions

• Conducts newborn hearing screenings per established protocols under the direction of a supervising Audiologist
• Operates OAE and other designated equipment to conduct hearing screening on neonates and pediatric patients.
• Completes required documentation, parent education, and follow up, including referrals and tracking

Skills

• Communication
• Process management
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Accountability
• Dependability

Qualifications

• One year of work experience in a health-related field or early childhood development preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs. Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.

Location

Location: Intermountain Health Layton Hospital, Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital

Work City: Ogden

Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 16

Salary

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $18.40 - $23.92

Benefits

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Policies & Acknowledgement

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Company Overview

Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

Culture & Growth

Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment.

PEAK Program

Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more.

Job Description Intent

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

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