Hearing Screen Technician

Babies First Newborn Hearing Screen Program LLC; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Bbabies First Newborn Hearing Screen Program LLC is seeking a part-time on-site Newborn Hearing Screen Technician to join hospital NICU teams. You will perform mandated hearing screens for newborns, educate parents about the importance of early screening, and document results to support discharge planning.

Training will be provided; all employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless exempt for medical or religious reasons.

Responsibilities

• Screen newborns for hearing loss at hospital locations.
• Educate parents about the relevance of newborn hearing screening and early intervention.
• Enter patient data and validate hearing screen results.
• Assist with confirming or rescheduling outpatient appointments and equipment issues.
• Follow infection control and hospital policies; adhere to privacy training and health requirements.

Job description

Do you love babies? Have an interest in health care? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then we have a unique opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our dynamic and exciting team. In this position you will work on-site at one or more hospital locations to screen newborns for hearing loss.

The Newborn Hearing Screening Technician performs mandated hearing screening tests for newborn infants, provides education to parents pertaining to the relevance of hearing screening and early intervention, and records patient information and hearing screen results. The screener is responsible to conduct these hearing screening tests prior to patient discharge supporting patient care goals and objectives. This part-time position is based in a busy Newborn Nursery / NICU hospital setting.

You need great communication skills as well as the interest and ability to learn; we will provide you with the rest of the training you need to succeed. On a typical day, you will conduct newborn hearing screens, usually in a new mom’s hospital room, and help educate parents about the importance of the screen using tools we provide. You will also be in charge of entering patient data and validation of hearing screens, as needed. Additional responsibilities may include helping to confirm or reschedule outpatient appointments, following up on any equipment issues and training new staff.

Babies First will require all employees and new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they qualify for an approved medical and/or religious exemption.

• Verifying insurance information with parent/guardian
• Documenting hearing screen results accurately
• Following protocol for timely submission of billing
• Following protocol related to security and identification of infants
• Following infection control, safety awareness and other hospital, company, and program policies
• Recognizing potential problems and obtaining assistance, when necessary, in a timely manner
• Completion of company and hospital orientation or classes, including patient privacy training
• Completion and maintenance of employee health requirements
• Other duties as assigned

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.