Hearing Technician

Tucson Medical Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Medical Center is seeking a Hearing Technician to administer automated newborn hearing screenings in the NICU and Mom/Baby units. You will educate parents about the screening process and help coordinate follow-up services as needed.

The role requires a High School Degree and BLS certification, with no prior experience required. You will work with the TMCH audiology team to schedule follow-up tests and maintain accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; no experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Knowledge of newborn hearing screening processes is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Administers automated hearing screening testing.
• Ensures supplies are available daily.
• Communicates with nursing teams before testing to ensure appropriateness.
• Documents test results in patient records as required.
• Cleans equipment per manufacturer instructions.
• Educates parents on what to expect from screening procedure.
• Coordinates with other service areas to ensure proper patient care.
• Supports TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion.

Skills

Screening administration

Parent education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

7-day coverage coordination

Data/documentation

Education

High School Degree

Job description

Hearing Technician

Job Category: Allied Health — Schedule: Full time — Shift: 1 - Day Shift

SUMMARY:

Administers automated hearing screenings to newborns in the NICU and Mom/Baby units prior to discharge from hospital. Educates parents regarding the nature of the screen and connects parents with follow up screening services as indicated. Assists with data management related to the newborn screening program in the state of Arizona.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Administers testing to determine if infant needs follow up hearing screening or evaluation.

Assures adequate supplies are available each day.

Communicates with nursing unit team prior to seeing patient to assure testing is appropriate at that time.

Provides written documentation of test results in patient medical record as required by department.

Cleans equipment after each use based upon manufacturer’s instructions for use.

Provides education within scope of practice to parent(s) on what to expect from newborn hearing screening procedure

Participates in training related to patient experience, test administration and equipment cleaning/maintenance.

Coordinates with other service areas to ensure proper patient care.

Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy.

Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication.

Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards.

Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: High School Degree.

EXPERIENCE: None required.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to physically perform automated hearing screening successfully.


• Ability to effectively present results obtained and educate parents on next steps if infant fails test


• Ability to work cooperatively with PCT’s, nurses and physicians on unit; work cooperatively with newborn hearing screening team to provide 7 day/week coverage


• Work cooperatively with TMC audiology team to assure parents are able to schedule follow up hearing screens easily


• Ability to define problems related to care delivery and elevate via chain of command