Part-Time Newborn Hearing Screening Technician — Weekend

Hearing Screening Associates; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Hearing Screening Associates is seeking a part-time Newborn Hearing Screening Technician to work in a busy Newborn Nursery/NICU setting at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, NY. The role involves conducting newborn hearing screenings, educating parents, and ensuring screenings occur prior to discharge.

The position includes weekend work (one weekend per month with holidays) and requires training with TEOAE/ABR equipment. Background checks and vaccinations may be required.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to function independently in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Willingness and ability to learn and operate hearing screening equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct newborn hearing screenings on all infants in well baby and NICU units, before discharge, and coordinate post-discharge follow-up if needed.
• Work with nursing staff, patients, and parents to explain the relevance of screening and early identification.
• Analyze and communicate responses to problem situations.
• Maintain and use hearing screening equipment and assist with database management.
• Interact with hospital departments and follow policies of HSA and hospital.
• Uphold the code of conduct and compliance policies.
• Complete training and gain knowledge of procedures and instrumentation (e.g., TEOAE and/or ABR).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Independent work style

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Healthcare/childcare experience or related college curriculum

Job description

Hearing Screening Associates is seeking a part-time Newborn Hearing Screening Technician to work in a busy Newborn Nursery/NICU setting at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, NY. The role involves conducting newborn hearing screenings, educating parents, and ensuring screenings occur prior to discharge.

The position includes weekend work (one weekend per month with holidays) and requires training with TEOAE/ABR equipment. Background checks and vaccinations may be required.