Part Time Mobile Newborn Hearing Screening Technician

Demant; Landa Park Estates (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Hearing Screening Associates, part of the Demant Group, is seeking a part-time Mobile Newborn Hearing Screening Technician to perform mandated newborn hearing screenings in NICU settings. Positions require willingness to commute between Christus Santa Rosa New Braunfels and San Marcos, TX locations with 2–3 weekday shifts and weekend coverage.

Training provided, pay $17.25/hour plus $1.00/hour weekend differential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year healthcare or childcare training/experience, or related college curriculum is a plus.
• Possess basic computer skills and ability to attend company-provided training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct newborn hearing screenings in the nursery and NICU prior to discharge.
• Coordinate post-discharge follow up care as needed using appropriate procedures and computer systems.
• Work with nursing staff, patients, and parents to explain the relevance of screening and early intervention.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Childcare experience

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hearing screening equipment

Database management

Job description

Overview

Are you interested in embarking on an important mission?

Hearing loss is one of the most common birth defects in the US. Undetected hearing loss can lead to delays in speech and language development. Your role as a Mobile Newborn Hearing Screening Technician will ensure infants with hearing loss are identified at the time of birth and receive the appropriate care.

Hearing Screening Associates is a full-service company that offers an all-inclusive service for screening the hearing of newborn infants. The concept covers everything from personnel and testing to equipment, reporting, and billing.

This part-time position is based in a busy Newborn Nursery / NICU hospital setting.

Work Location(s)

• Christus Santa Rosa New Braunfels in New Braunfels TX (Primary)
• Christus Santa Rosa San Marcos in San Marcos TX (Secondary)
• *Must be willing to commute between both locations and have reliable transportation.

Schedule

• 2-3 weekday shifts each week, including weekdays, weekends and some holiday shifts.
• Shifts begin at 8/8:30 AM and the duration of shift varies depending on how many babies are born.
• An average shift is 2 hours per day. This position offers approximately 6-8 hours per week.

Pay Rate: $17.25/hour + $1.00/hr. weekend differential!

This part time position can provide supplemental income and is perfect for stay-at-home parents and local college students.We screen babies 7 days a week, 365 days per year and schedules are established quarterly.

You will receive extensive training which will allow you to have a thorough knowledge of procedures and instruments!

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 for conducting these hearing screening tests prior to patient discharge; supporting patient care goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Conducting newborn hearing screenings on all infants in the nursery and NICU 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 intervention 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
• Demonstrate the company Values:We create trust | We are team players | We create innovative solutions | We apply a can-do-attitude.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• One (1) or more years of healthcare or childcare training/experience, or related college curriculum is a plus.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Ability to attend all company provided training.
• Willingness and ability to learn and operate hearing screening equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and stand for 2–6-hour shifts, push and pull screening cart 95 – 100% of shift.
• Must be able to move or lift 25 pounds.

Travel

• Will be required to travel between two or more hospitals on a given day.

Employment is contingent upon the following:

• Clear seven (7) year background check including criminal history and education verification.
• Verifiable prior employment including title and dates of hire.
• Must pass Drug Test
• Bloodwork required to verify immunization Titers.
• Wellness Vaccinations as required based upon hospital location, including Flu Vaccination.
• COVID vaccinations where required according to the local, state, and federal laws.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to maintain a clear driving record.

Hearing Screening Associates (HSA) is part of the Demant Group. Demant is a world-leading hearing healthcare group that for more than a century has played a vital part in developing innovative technologies and expertise to help improve people’s hearing and health. In every aspect, from hearing devices, hearing implants and diagnostic equipment to intelligent audio solutions and hearing care all over the world, Demant is active and engaged.

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