Part Time Lead Newborn Hearing Screening Tech

Overview

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. We are looking for a Co-Lead to share the responsibilities of the Lead Screener at this location. Your role as a Lead 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.

 

Location: Lafayette General Medical Center; 1214 Coolidge St, Lafayette, LA 70503

 

Schedule: 8:00 AM shifts 2-3 days/week & alternating weekends. This is a part-time position averaging 10-15 hours/week. * Please note that shift length varies based on how many babies need their hearing screened

 

Pay Rate: $16.25/hour + $1.00/hr. weekend differential!

 

This part time position can provide supplemental income and is perfect for stay-at-home parents.  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 Lead 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.  In addition to a weekly screening schedule, the Lead will perform administrative tasks including but not limited to: working directly with Supervisor on Screening Team’s schedule, completing various administrative tasks for the location, and daily, weekly, and monthly reporting for the location. 

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
• Development of monthly screening schedules; distributing to Screeners, Nurse Managers and Hospital Staff.
• Verifies and sends all results to HT and state databases, meeting deliverable timelines as required.
• Accurately documents all patient information into MB11 Software and HSA paperwork. Verifies all documentation for accuracy and submits weekly billing package.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

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