Newborn Hearing Screener - Per Diem

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on assessing the needs of patients who have physical mental or emotional disabilities and delivering therapy services to improve their developmental physical or cognitive impairment. In addition this role focuses on performing the following Audio/Speech Therapy related duties: Evaluates patients and uses sound therapy to improve physical and mental conditions. Responsibilities also include improving physical and mental conditions through treating a variety of speech disorders and communication difficulties. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education training and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An entry-level role typically requiring little to no prior knowledge or experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Work is routine or follows standard procedures is closely supervised and communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation.

Hours/Schedule: Mandatory weekend shift to include either Saturday or Sunday based on schedule. Willing to work Holidays as needed.

Location: Tufts Medical Center 800 Washingston St. Boston MA 02111

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (MA).

2. One (1) year of experience as a Nursing Assistant with newborn infants.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Follows established protocols for performing newborn hearing screening on all newborns prior to discharge.

2. Verifies the daily census in four nurseries to identify new admissions.

3. Prepare the newborn for the screening and perform test.

4. Completes the newborn hearing-screening summary in the chart.

5. Communicates with parents/guardian and/or staff that the test has been performed.

6. Provides written documentation for the parents and staff.

7. Documents newborns that did not receive testing and arrange for outpatient testing as necessary.

8. Following the exam the technician is responsible for entering all charges into the system.

9. Maintains adequate stock supplies for the program.

10. Calibrates the hearing test equipment on a patient-by-patient basis.

11. Ensures the equipment is in perfect working order prior to testing.

12. Verifies infant ID upon return to parents.

13. Assists the Audiologist in training new technicians.

14. Enters patient information into the computer system.

15. Informs Audiologist of any purchasing needs.

16. Investigates missing demographic information when necessary.

Tufts Medicine benefit package Includes:

• Competitive salaries & benefits

• Medical Dental and Vision benefits that start on day one

• 403(b) retirement plans with company match

• Tuition reimbursement

• Guaranteed hours and set schedules

• Professional Growth opportunities

• NO late nights!

Pay rates shown are estimated by and do not reflect the actual rates of Tufts Medicine. A Tufts Medicine Recruiter will work with every individual applicant personally to review their experience and work history expedite interviews with Hiring Managers and calculate fair and equitable wages. Apply today and start the process for your next exciting career opportunity!