Newborn Hearing Screening Technician

Newborn Hearing Screening Technician

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a Newborn Hearing Screening Technician to join our pediatric care team. In this role, you will help 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. The Newborn Hearing Screening Technician performs hearing screenings for approximately 1520 newborns per shift, provides compassionate communication to caregivers, and ensures accurate documentation within the electronic medical record.

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.

Schedule Details:

• Full-time position, 32 hours per week.
• Available shifts include:
• 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m.
• 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.

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.

Apply Today to make a difference in the lives of newborns and their families.