Part Time Newborn Hearing Screening Technician

$33,280 - $33,280/Yr

Oticon - Chesapeake, VA

Part-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Chesapeake, VA

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Part Time Newborn Hearing Screening Technician plays a crucial role in identifying hearing loss in newborns at the time of birth, ensuring they receive appropriate care. This position is based in a busy Newborn Nursery/NICU hospital setting and involves conducting mandated hearing screening tests, educating parents about the importance of early intervention, and maintaining screening equipment. The role is part-time, offering flexible hours suitable for stay-at-home parents and college students.

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 outcomes.
• 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; perform duties in accordance with the policies and procedures of HSA, hospitals, and respective departments.
• Uphold the code of conduct and compliance policies.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of procedural variables and instrumentation in the application of Transient Otoacoustic Emissions and/or Automatic Auditory Brainstem Response after training.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• One (1) or more years of healthcare or childcare training/experience, or related college curriculum is a plus.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Ability to attend all company provided training.
• Willingness and ability to learn and operate hearing screening equipment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a healthcare or childcare setting.
• Knowledge of hearing screening procedures.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling suitable for stay-at-home parents and college students.
• Extensive training provided for the role.