Neonatal Hearing Screener -MSW-FT Days

Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New York seeks a Neonatal Hearing Screener to provide hearing screenings to all newborns in accordance with state law. Responsibilities include operating automated testing equipment, conveying results to parents, and managing infant care in critical situations. Ideal candidates should have experience in a medically related field. The role offers competitive hourly compensation ranging from $16.50 to $24.00, based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Employment in a medically related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains automated test equipment used for hearing screenings.
• Conveys test results to parents.
• Provides documentation for follow-up care when necessary.
• Handles and comforts infants during screenings.
• Ability to manage critically ill and premature infants.
• Adheres to infection control protocols.
• Maintains detailed records in medical charts.
• Tracks inventory of supplies used for screenings.
• Troubleshoots test equipment.
• Works independently and closely with the supervisor.
• Orders supplies when needed.
• Acts as a liaison between MD and staff.
• Follows up with patients post-discharge.
• Sends statistics to the state as required.

Job description

Overview

The Neonatal Hearing Screener provides hearing screenings to all newborns (well baby and critical care units) at the Mount Sinai West in accordance with New York State Law.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains two types of sophisticated automated test equipment for conducting the hearing screenings.
• Conveys test results to the parents.
• If necessary, provides the parents with the necessary documentation and information to access the follow-up.
• Handles and comforts infants (testing needs to be done with the infant as still as possible).
• Ability to handle critically ill and premature infants.
• Must adhere to infection control standards.
• Maintain extensive and meticulous records in the medical charts.
• Tracks inventory of disposable supplies used for the screenings.
• Troubleshooting of test equipment.
• Must have the ability to work independently.
• Works closely with the supervisor.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Orders supplies when needed.
• Liaison between MD and staff.
• Follow up with patients after discharge when needed.
• Send statistics to state when needed.

Qualifications

Employment in a medically related field preferred.

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $16.50–$24.00 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.