Full Time Lead Newborn Hearing Screening Technician

Full Time Lead Newborn Hearing Screening Technician Hearing Screening Associates - 2.3 Phoenix, AZ Job Details Full-time $20 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Referral program Qualifications Health screenings Computer operation Direct patient care Medical software Computer literacy Mid-level Databases Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Schedule management Medical administrative support Working with children Computer skills Patient charting Patient education Managing patient records Care coordination Healthcare compliance Full Job Description Lead Newborn Hearing Screening Technician- Full Time 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. 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 full-time position is based in a busy Newborn Nursery / NICU hospital setting.

Location:

Valleywise Health Medical Center in Phoenix AZ (Primary Location) and Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Phoenix AZ (Secondary Location).

Schedule:

Monday through Friday with some weekend availability a plus! Start time of 7:30/8 AM daily. The average shift length is 6-8 hours per day. This position offers approximately 30-40 hours per week.

Pay Rate:

$20.00/hour + $1.00/hr. weekend differential! This part time position can provide supplemental income and is perfect for stay-at-home parents, and college students. 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 hearing screens on 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 Technology. 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 packets via scans. 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 function independently in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. 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 a complete shift, 2-6 hours depending on size of hospital. Push and pull screening cart. Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at times. Employment is contingent upon the following: Clear seven (7) year background check including criminal history and education verification. Verifiable prior employment including title and dates of hire. Must pass drug test and background check with favorable results. Bloodwork required to verify immunization Titers. Provide vaccination record upon hire and willingness to receive updated vaccinations, including COVID and Flu vaccination confirmation as required by hospital location. Hearing Screening Associates (HSA) is part of the Demant Group. Demant is a world-leading hearing healthcare group that for more than a century has played a vital part in developing innovative technologies and expertise to help improve people's hearing and health. In every aspect, from hearing devices, hearing implants and diagnostic equipment to intelligent audio solutions and hearing care all over the world, Demant is active and engaged. The Demant Group operates in a global market with companies in more than 30 countries, employs more than 14,500 staff and generates annual revenue of DKK 14 billion (approx. 2.1 billion USD). Our products are sold in more than 130 countries . Hearing Screening Associates is an Equal Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person