Newborn Hearing Screening Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Established South Florida Medical Group looking for Part-Time or Full-Time to hire and train the right person to become a Newborn Hearing Screening Technician in West Palm Beach.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS PART TIME POSITION:

• Perform newborn hearing screening on all infants in the nursery and NICU prior to discharge from the hospital, and provide screening results to parents
• Perform hearing screens using AABR Certified equipment
• Answer general questions and inquiries, and provide written information to parents regarding hearing screen procedures and results
• Obtain and document consent from parents to conduct hearing screens prior to screenings
• Verify the following prior to screenings: infant’s name, mother’s name, mother’s date of birth, parents’ insurance, demographic information, family history of hearing loss, and name of Pediatrician (if applicable)
• Share copy of result forms with parent(s) and place original copies in infant medical records
• Keep Supervisor informed of operational issues requiring immediate intervention
• Interact and develop relationships with hospital personnel to ensure effective levels of communication are maintained
• Adhere to all HIPAA, PHI, and OSHA guidelines
• Perform clerical duties as assigned
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on program needs, including weekdays, weekends and holiday shifts, if needed
• Adhere to Information Security Policies

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Open availability to work weekends and holidays
• Reliable attendance record
• Be customer service focused
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Possess basic computer skills
• Ability to learn and operate hearing screen equipment
• Strong organizational skills and highly attentive to detail
• Communicate well and be comfortable working independently and in a team environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• BLS/CPR Certification: Company will provide upon the agreement of job offer.

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