What are the responsibilities and job description for the Newborn Hearing Screening Technician - Lewisville position at Envision Healthcare?
Did you know that hearing loss is the most common birth defect in newborn infants? In fact, early screening, diagnosis, and treatment can help children with hearing loss develop speech, language, and social skills. As a Newborn Hearing Screening Technician, you will help support and provide families with valuable information about their babies hearing screen results.
We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals to join our dynamic team in the Newborn Nursery/NICU at Medical City Lewisville in Lewisville, TX. In this position, you will work on-site performing state mandated hearing screens on newborns. This part time position will enable the right person to work up to 20 hours per week including weekends and holidays. Our program operates 7 days a week 365 days a year, and schedules are provided a month in advance.
The hourly wage for this position is $16/hr.
Company Overview: Envision Healthcare is a leading national medical group focused on delivering high-quality care to patients when and where they need it most. You’ll find clinicians and clinical support professionals across the nation who are proud to call Envision home. We welcome teammates of every background and work in communities that reflect the racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, and economic diversity of our country.
Benefits: At Envision Healthcare, we offer benefits at the speed of your life. Our wide range of health and welfare benefits allow you to choose the right ones for you and your family. Best of all, qualifying employees are eligible to enroll from day one, so you can rest easy knowing you and your loved ones are protected. Envision Healthcare offers a variety of health and welfare benefit options to help protect your health and promote your wellbeing. The benefits offered include but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Limited Healthcare FSA, FSAs for Transportation and Parking & HSAs.
Paid Time Off: Envision Healthcare offers paid time off, 9 observed holidays and paid family leave. You accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) each pay period and depending on your position and can earn a minimum of 20 days and up to 25 days per calendar year.
Please note, this is a part time position that is not benefit eligible and does not offer paid time off.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.
- Open availability to work both weekends and holidays
- Be customer service focused
- Familiar with medical terminology
- Possess basic computer skills
- Have the ability to learn and operate hearing screen equipment
- Possess strong organizational skills and present a high attention to detail
- Communicate and work well independently as well as in a team environment
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- 1 or more years of healthcare related experience preferred
- BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification- Company will provide upon the agreement of job offer
Employment is contingent upon the following:
- Background Verification
- Verifiable prior employment including title and dates of hire
- Criminal history
- Education
- Drug Screen
- Vaccinations/Titers as required by hospital
Hourly Positions: Hourly Wage is $16 an hour
If you are ready to join an exciting, progressive company and have a strong work ethic, join our team of experts! We offer a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
Envision Healthcare uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .
Envision Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Verify patient information prior to performing hearing screening
- Obtain and document consent from parent/guardian
- Perform newborn hearing screening on all infants using AABR technology in the nursery and NICU prior to discharge from the hospital and provide screening results to parents/guardians
- Answer general questions and inquiries as well as provide written information to the parents/guardians regarding the hearing screen procedures, results, and next steps
- The technician will give the parent(s)/legal guardian a copy of the result form and place the original copy in the infant’s medical record
- The technician will keep the supervisor informed of operational issues requiring immediate intervention
- Interact and develop relationships with hospital personnel to ensure effective level of communication
- The technician will adhere to all HIPAA, PHI and OSHA guidelines
- Performs clerical duties as assigned
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on program needs, including weekdays, weekends, and holiday shifts, as needed
Salary : $16
