Part Time Newborn Hearing Screening Technician

Demant•Washington, DC

11d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

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 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): George Washington University Hospital; 900 23rd St NW, Washington, DC 20037 (Primary) Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center; 1200 Pecan St SE, Washtington DC 20032 (Secondary) Must be willing to work at both locations Schedule: 2-3 days/week to include weekend some shifts. Seeking candidates with a flexible schedule to work both weekend and weekday hours. Shifts begin at 8:00 am and the duration of shift varies depending on how many babies are born. An average shift is 3-4 hours/day. Pay Rate: $18.00/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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
Possess basic computer skills.
Ability to attend all company provided training.
Willingness and ability to learn and operate hearing screening equipment.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

One (1) or more years of healthcare or childcare training/experience, or related college curriculum is a plus.

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.