Newborn Hearing Screening Technician

Newborn Hearing Screening Technician

Envision Healthcare

Part-time Opportunity

Did you know that hearing loss is the most common birth defect in newborn infants? In fact, early screening, diagnosis, and treatment can help children with hearing loss develop speech, language, and social skills. As a Newborn Hearing Screening Technician, you will help support and provide families with valuable information about their babies hearing screen results.

We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals to join our dynamic team in the Newborn Nursery/NICU at Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital Campus in Glendale, AZ. In this position, you will work on-site performing state mandated hearing screens on newborns. This part time position will enable the right person to work up to 20 hours per week including weekends and holidays. Our program operates 7 days a week 365 days a year, and schedules are provided a month in advance.

Company Overview: Envision Healthcare is a leading national medical group focused on delivering high-quality care to patients when and where they need it most. You’ll find clinicians and clinical support professionals across the nation who are proud to call Envision home. We welcome teammates of every background and work in communities that reflect the racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, and economic diversity of our country.

Envision’s core values drive continual advancement and ingenuity across the enterprise:

• Be Curious-embrace learning, seek out diversity of thought, listen openly, ask questions, and ask for feedback
• Instill Trust-have the hard conversation, presume good intent, honor commitments, and do the right thing for patients and each other
• Pursue Extraordinary-challenge the status quo, champion change, innovate and constantly aim higher
• Care Deeply-serve patients, partners, communities, and each other with empathy, compassion, and respect
• Embrace Teamwork-work cross-functionally, break down walls, develop others, be inclusive and unite to improve patient health
• Inspire Joy-seek fulfillment and the joy of medicine, appreciate others, celebrate wins, and promote wellness and belonging

If you are looking for a stable, fast-paced, growing company in the healthcare industry that is committed to innovation, excellence and integrity, then this may be a great next step in the advancement of your career.

We currently have an exciting opportunity available for an entry level Newborn Hearing Screening Technician!

Responsibilities:

• Verify patient information prior to performing Hearing Screening
• Obtain and document consent from parent
• Perform Newborn Hearing Screening on all infants using AABR technology in the nursery and NICU prior to discharge from the hospital and provide screening results to parents
• Answer general questions and inquiries as well as provide written information to the parents regarding the hearing screen procedures, results, and next steps
• The technician will give the parent(s)/legal guardian a copy of the result form and place the original copy in the infant’s medical record
• The technician will keep the supervisor informed of operational issues requiring immediate intervention
• Interact and develop relationships with hospital personnel to ensure effective level of communication
• The technician will adhere to all HIPAA, PHI and OSHA guidelines
• Performs clerical duties as assigned
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on program needs, including weekdays, weekends, and holiday shifts, as needed

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

• Open availability to work both weekends and holidays
• Be customer service focused
• Familiar with medical terminology
• Possess basic computer skills
• Have the ability to learn and operate hearing screen equipment
• Possess strong organizational skills and present a high attentive to detail
• Communicate and work well independently as well as in a team environment

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 1 or more years of healthcare related experience preferred
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification- Company will provide upon the agreement of job offer

Employment is contingent upon the following:

• Background Verification - Verifiable prior employment including title and dates of hire
• Criminal history / Education
• Drug Screen
• Vaccinations/Titers as required by hospital

If you are ready to join an exciting, progressive company and have a strong work ethic, join our team of experts! We offer a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Envision Healthcare uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Envision Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount

Application Question(s):

• This is a part-time position where you will work up to 20 hours per week. Approximately how many hours a week are you looking to work?
• This is a part time position requiring up to 20 hours p/week, including weekends & holidays. Our program operates 7 days a week 365 days a year, with schedules provided one month in advance. Is this acceptable?
• This position requires background check and credentialing to be cleared before starting employment, with a 4-6 week lead time (though that timeframe may vary). Is this acceptable?
• Are you willing to work in hospital setting?
• The pay rate for this role is $17 per hour depending on experience. Will this work for you?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Glendale, AZ (Required)

Work Location: In person