Part Time Newborn Hearing Screening Technician

Hearing Screening Associates; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Hearing Screening Associates in Lafayette, LA seeks a part-time Newborn Hearing Screening Technician to support newborn nurseries and NICUs. You will perform hearing screens on newborns, educate parents, and record results prior to discharge.

The role offers weekend alternating shifts, roughly 4 hours per day and 5–15 hours per week, with pay of $16.25 per hour plus $1 weekend differential. Training will be provided to ensure proficiency with TEOAE/ABR equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct newborn hearing screenings on infants in well baby and NICU units, prior to discharge; coordinate follow-up care as needed.
• Work directly with nursing staff, patients, and parents to communicate relevance of screening and early identification.
• Analyze and communicate responses to problem situations as required by the company and customer needs.
• Maintain and use hearing screening equipment, assist with database management.
• Interact with various hospital departments; perform duties per policies of HSA and hospitals.
• Uphold the code of conduct and compliance policies.
• After training, have knowledge of protocols and instrumentation for Transient Otoacoustic Emissions and/or ABR tech.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Basic computer skills

Independent work capability

Willingness to learn equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hearing screening equipment

Job description

Overview

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: Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette LA.

Schedule: Alternating weekends along with 1-2 weekdays (Tuesdays and Thursday availability will be prioritized) each week with a start time of 8 AM daily. Shifts generally average 4 hours daily. This position offers approximately 5-15 hours per week.

Pay Rate: $16.25/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!

The Newborn Hearing Screening Technician performs hearing screens on 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 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 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.