Newborn Hearing Screening Technician performs mandated Hearing Screening tests for newborn infants. Hearing loss is one of the most common birth defects in the U.S.; left undetected, hearing loss can lead to speech and language developmental delays. Join our team and make a difference, one baby at a time!
HSA is seeking a Part TimeScreening Technician to screen newborn babies hearing in a hospital setting. This position is ideal for someone who is interested in earning supplemental income and/or healthcare experience.
Location: Chesapeake Regional Medical Center; 736 N Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23320
Schedule: Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings beginning at 7:30 AM. Approx. 15 hours/week.
Rate of Pay: $15.75/hr, + $1.00/hr weekend shift differential
- Responsible to conduct 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 Emissions and Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) testing.
- 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.
- No prior experience required, on the job training is provided.
- High School diploma or GED, required.
- Must pass drug test and background check with favorable results.
- Provide vaccination record upon hire and willingness to receive updated vaccinations, including COVID vaccination confirmation as required by hospital location.
- Ability to walk and stand for up to 2 hours, push and pull screening cart 95 – 100% of shift, and lift up to 25 pounds.
We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.
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