Part Time Newborn Hearing Screening Technician

Hearing Screening Associates LLC; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 4,132,800 - 5,785,920; Part time

Job summary

Hearing Screening Associates LLC is seeking a part-time Newborn Hearing Screening Technician to perform screenings in a hospital setting, with rotating shifts starting at 8 AM in Santa Fe, NM.

The role requires a HS diploma, healthcare/childcare exposure, basic computer skills, and the ability to train on equipment. The position involves helping with follow-up care, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with hospital staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year or more healthcare or childcare training/experience is a plus.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Attend all company-provided training.
• Willingness to learn and operate hearing-screening equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct newborn hearing screenings in well-baby and NICU units prior to discharge.
• Coordinate post-discharge follow-up care as needed using appropriate procedures and technology.
• Communicate the importance of hearing screening and early identification to nursing staff, patients, and parents.
• Analyze and resolve problem situations in a manner consistent with company and client needs.
• Maintain and use screening equipment, assist with database management.
• Interact with hospital departments, performing duties per HSA, hospital, and departmental policies.
• Uphold the code of conduct and compliance policies.
• After training, demonstrate knowledge of Transient Otoacoustic Emissions and/or Automatic Auditory Brainstem Response technology.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hearing screening equipment

Job description

Overview

Newborn Hearing Screening Technician PT is a part‑time position focused on identifying infants with hearing loss at birth and ensuring they receive timely care. The job is performed in a busy Newborn Nursery/NICU hospital setting.

Location: Christus St. Vincent in Santa Fe, NM.

Schedule: Rotating weekday and weekend shifts, beginning at 8 AM. Shifts average 2 hours, totaling approximately 2–6 hours per week.

Pay: $17.50/hour plus a $1.00/hour weekend differential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct newborn hearing screenings in well‑baby and NICU units prior to discharge.
• Coordinate post‑discharge follow‑up care as needed using appropriate procedures and technology.
• Communicate the importance of hearing screening and early identification to nursing staff, patients, and parents.
• Analyze and resolve problem situations in a manner consistent with company and client needs.
• Maintain and use screening equipment, assist with database management.
• Interact with hospital departments, performing duties per HSA, hospital, and departmental policies.
• Uphold the code of conduct and compliance policies.
• After HSA/Hospital training, demonstrate thorough knowledge of Transient Otoacoustic Emissions and/or Automatic Auditory Brainstem Response technology.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One (1) or more years of healthcare or childcare training/experience, or related college curriculum, is a plus.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to function independently in a high‑paced, sometimes 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 the entire shift (2–6 hours).
• Ability to push and pull a screening cart.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Employment Is Contingent Upon The Following

• Clear 7‑year background check including criminal history and education verification.
• Verifiable prior employment with title and dates of hire.
• Pass drug test and background check with favorable results.
• Bloodwork to verify immunization titers.
• Provide vaccination record upon hire and willingness to receive updated vaccinations, including COVID and flu, as required by hospital location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 veteran status.