Newborn Hearing Screening Technician

About the role

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 15-20 newborns per shift, provides compassionate communication to caregivers, and ensures accurate documentation within the electronic medical record.

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

Additional Information

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: Pediatric Audiology Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Performs state-mandated newborn hearing screenings with audiologist oversight. Maintains and prepares supplies and equipment, materials and/or information development. . Newborn Hearing Screening Technician Location: Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Medical Center East, 4th Floor Schedule: 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.

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