Newborn Hearing Screening Tech (PRN) – Weekend Shifts

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay & incentives

Paid sick leave

Wellness program

Annual bonus

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora seeks a Newborn Hearing Screening Technician (PRN) to assist clinicians by performing newborn hearing screens using automated technology in the nursery and NICU, prior to discharge.

The role provides parent education on the importance of screening and early intervention, records results in EPIC, and coordinates follow-up as needed, with weekend/holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of healthcare related experience.
• BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months remaining before expiration is required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs newborn hearing screening using Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) technology in the nursery and NICU on all infants prior to discharge from the hospital.
• Coordinates and completes post-discharge follow up care as needed utilizing appropriate procedures.
• Answers general questions and inquiries from families regarding the hearing screen procedure, results, and care plan.
• Works directly with nursing staff, patients, and families providing education on the importance of hearing screening, early detection of hearing loss, and monitoring guidelines for related risk factors to support positive outcomes.
• Utilizes EPIC to determine census, prioritize babies for screening and document all hearing screening results.
• Maintains hearing screening equipment within clinics which may include maintaining files, stocking exam room, and hearing screening supplies.
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to provide individualized patient/family care and education.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment utilizing policies and procedures related to infection control, standard precautions, and risk management.
• May conduct phone triage for follow up on current and/or discharged patients
• Adheres to applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that govern the nursery, NICU and Audiology Departments.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora seeks a Newborn Hearing Screening Technician (PRN) to assist clinicians by performing newborn hearing screens using automated technology in the nursery and NICU, prior to discharge.

The role provides parent education on the importance of screening and early intervention, records results in EPIC, and coordinates follow-up as needed, with weekend/holiday coverage.