Newborn Hearing Screening Technician

Job Summary Performs state-mandated newborn hearing screenings with audiologist oversight. Maintains and prepares supplies and equipment, materials and/or information development. Location and Schedule Vanderbilt University Medical Center – Medical Center East, 4th Floor. Full Time, 32 hours per week. Shift Options: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. or 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Includes weekdays, weekends, and coverage based on clinical needs. About the Role Newborn Hearing Screening Technician will support early hearing detection and intervention by performing newborn hearing screenings in the newborn nursery and educating families about screening results. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with infants, children, and families and are passionate about supporting positive health outcomes during the earliest stages of life. Key Responsibilities Perform hearing screenings for all eligible newborns in the newborn nursery. Conduct infant hearing screening procedures according to established clinical protocols. Communicate screening results to parents and caregivers verbally and through educational materials. Document hearing screening results accurately in the electronic health record (EPIC). Maintain screening equipment and report equipment concerns as needed. Collaborate with the Pediatric Division Director regarding patient, equipment, or staffing concerns. Support Vanderbilt's commitment to high-quality pediatric and family-centered care. Performs universal newborn hearing screenings in accordance with hospital policies, state Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) requirements, and evidence-based protocols. Ensures timely screening of eligible infants, accurate documentation, effective communication with families and care teams, and appropriate referral/follow‑up coordination. Prepares and maintains equipment and supplies. Schedule Details Full‑time position, 32 hours per week. Available shifts include 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Coverage is based on clinical needs, including PTO coverage, illness‑related call‑outs, weekday and weekend shifts. Qualifications Experience working with newborns, infants, young children, or families preferred. Healthcare, pediatric, childcare, medical assistant, patient care, or related experience is a plus. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy. Flexible, dependable, and team‑oriented mindset. Education: High School Diploma or GED. Experience level: Less than 1 year. Why Join Us? At Vanderbilt University Medical Center, you'll be part of a compassionate team dedicated to improving the lives of children and families through exceptional patient care. As a Newborn Hearing Screening Technician, your work will play a critical role in identifying hearing concerns early and connecting families with resources that support healthy development and lifelong success. Technical Capabilities Rehab PTA/COTA Patient Documentation (Novice): Demonstrates sufficient proficiency in communicating functional impact of assessment findings, treatment interventions, treatment planning diagnosis, and disease process. Considers the communication needs/level of understanding of the audience and may share appropriate information/literature. Quality Assurance (Fundamental Awareness): Understands the goal of increasing organizational productivity and individual performance by making the products and services within your work assignments more efficient and more effective. Demonstrates quality management practices on the job which result in superior products and services delivered. Audiology Patient Education (Novice): Communicates functional impact of assessment findings, treatment interventions, diagnosis, and disease process. Adapts communication to the level of understanding of the patient. Determines comprehension and need for repetition and/or revision of methods. Equipment Maintenance (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience conducting maintenance activities in area of assignments. Core Accountabilities Organizational Impact: Performs clearly defined tasks and methods described in detail to achieve standardized solutions that impact own performance with regular guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Follows a well established process to solve routine problems where solutions are clearly prescribed. Breadth of Knowledge: Has basic job knowledge of systems and procedures that are common to own job. Team Interaction: Individually contributes to the team. Core Capabilities Serving Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. Solving Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. Offering Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work; checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. Ensuring Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. Fulfilling Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions. Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates accountability; takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high‑quality work/service. Stewardship of Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation: Generates new ideas; willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day‑to‑day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. Applying Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. Adapting to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work. 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