Screener

Overview

Hearing Screening Associates (HSA) 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 to reporting and billing.

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.

HSA is seeking a part time Screening Technician to screen newborn babies hearing in a hospital setting. 

This part time position can provide supplemental income and is perfect for retirees, stay-at-home parents, and college students.  We screen babies 7 days a week, 365 days per year and schedules are established at least one month in advance.

This part-time position is based in a busy Newborn Nursery / NICU hospital setting at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, MA. 

Pay Rate: $17.50/hr Monday - Friday with a $1.00/hr shift differential on the weekends. 

Schedule: Morning shifts beginning at 8:00 AM on Weekends 

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Responsible for the 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.
• Maintain and use hearing screening equipment, assist with database management.
• Interacts as needed with various hospital departments; Performs duties in accordance with the policies and procedures of HSA, hospitals, and respective departments.
• Upholds 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 Otoacoustic Emissions Assessment, Transient Emissions, and Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) testing.

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.
• Must be able to move or lift to 15 pounds.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time and walk and push screening equipment cart.  Have ability to stand and walk frequently during shift, approximately 95%-100% of shift.
• Must be able to move or lift to 25 pounds.

Employment is contingent upon the following:

• Clear seven (7) year background check
• Verifiable prior employment including title and dates of hire (3 employers or 7 years of employment)
• Criminal history
• Education
• Must pass Drug Test
• Bloodwork required to verify immunization Titers
• Wellness Vaccinations as required based upon hospital location, including:
• Flu Vaccination
• COVID vaccinations where required according to the local, state, and federal laws

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 to reporting and billing.

Hearing Screening Associates is 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.

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 know-how 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.

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