NICU Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Part-Time

Demant; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Hearing Screening Associates, part of the Demant Group, seeks a part-time Newborn Hearing Screening Technician in the Phoenix area. The role screens newborns in a NICU and well-baby setting, educates parents on screening relevance, and records results before discharge.

Training is provided to ensure proficiency in screening methods. Flexible weekend and PRN weekday shifts are available, with shifts typically 4-6 hours per day and a starting pay of $19.00 per hour plus a $1.00 weekend

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years healthcare or childcare training/experience, or related college curriculum is a plus.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Ability to function independently in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to attend all company provided training.
• Willingness and ability to learn and operate hearing screening equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct newborn hearing screenings on all infants in the well baby and NICU units, prior to discharge from the hospital, coordinates post-discharge follow up care as needed utilizing appropriate procedures and computer technology.
• Works directly with nursing staff, patients, and parents to communicate relevance of hearing screening and early identification to support positive outcome.
• Will analyze and communicate responses to problem situations in a manner consistent with the company and customer’s needs.
• Maintain and use hearing screening equipment, assist with database management.
• Interact as needed with various hospital departments; Performs duties in accordance with the policies and procedures of HSA, hospitals, and respective departments.
• Uphold the code of conduct and compliance policies.
• Upon completion of HSA/Hospital training, has thorough knowledge of procedural variables and instrumentation in the application of Transient Otoacoustic Emissions and/or Automatic Auditory Brainstem Response technology.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1+ year healthcare or childcare training/experience

Job description

Hearing Screening Associates, part of the Demant Group, seeks a part-time Newborn Hearing Screening Technician in the Phoenix area. The role screens newborns in a NICU and well-baby setting, educates parents on screening relevance, and records results before discharge.

Training is provided to ensure proficiency in screening methods. Flexible weekend and PRN weekday shifts are available, with shifts typically 4-6 hours per day and a starting pay of $19.00 per hour plus a $1.00 weekend