Part Time Newborn Hearing Screening Technician

Hearing Screening Associates LLC; Kansas City (MO); Vor Ort; USD 23.000 - 25.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hearing Screening Associates LLC is seeking a part-time Newborn Hearing Screening Technician for weekends in Kansas City, MO. The role conducts newborn hearing screenings in busy NICU and well-baby units, collaborates with nursing staff, and follows established procedures to support early identification and care.

Extensive training is provided; candidates must meet the GED/HS requirement and have basic computer skills.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year healthcare or childcare training/experience, or related college coursework is a plus.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to function independently in a high-paced environment.
• Must attend all training provided.
• Willingness to learn and operate hearing screening equipment.

Aufgaben

• Conduct newborn hearing screenings on all infants in well baby and NICU units prior to discharge.
• Coordinate post-discharge follow up as needed using procedures and technology.
• Communicate relevance of screening to parents and nursing staff for early identification.
• Maintain and use hearing screening equipment; assist with database management.
• Interact with hospital departments and follow policies of HSA and hospitals.
• Adhere to code of conduct and compliance policies.
• Gain thorough knowledge of the testing modalities after training.

Kenntnisse

Basic computer skills

Independent work style

Willingness to learn equipment

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Healthcare or childcare training/experience

Tools

Hearing screening equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Newborn Hearing Screening Technician PT

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 Newborn Hearing Screening Technician will ensure infants with hearing loss are identified at the time of birth and receive 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.

Location: Truman Medical Center Lakewood (Primary Location); Truman Medical Center (Secondary Location) and The University of Kansas Hospital (Tertiary Location) in Kansas City MO.

Schedule: Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) with a start time of 8 AM daily. Shifts generally average between 3 and 6 hours daily. This position offers approximately 6-12 hours per week.

Pay Rate: $17.00/hour + $1.00/hr. weekend differential!

This part-time position can provide supplemental income and is perfect for stay-at-home parents, and 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!

Responsibilities

• Conducting 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.

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 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.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and stand for a complete shift, 2-6 hours depending on size of hospital.
• Push and pull screening cart.
• Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at times.

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 and background check with favorable results.
• Bloodwork required to verify immunization Titers.
• Provide vaccination record upon hire and willingness to receive updated vaccinations, including COVID and Flu vaccination confirmation as required by hospital location.

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.

The Demant Group operates in a global market with companies in more than 30 countries, employs more than 14,500 staff and generates annual revenue of DKK 14 billion (approx. 2.1 billion USD). Our products are sold in more than 130 countries.

Hearing Screening Associates is an Equal Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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