Newborn Hearing Tech: Mercy O'Fallon, MO
Core
Support clinical and administrative functions in an audiology department, specifically performing newborn hearing screenings and assisting with hearing aid services.
Role type
Hearing Technician (Newborn Screening & Hearing Aid Support)
Builds
Newborn hearing screening programs and hearing aid maintenance services
Domain
Healthcare / Audiology
Required skills
OAE testing, ABR testing, patient history documentation, hearing aid maintenance, patient registration, scheduling, infection prevention protocols
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in healthcare, prior patient care experience, prior audiology experience, medical office experience
Technologies
OAE equipment, ABR equipment, EMR systems
Responsibilities
Perform newborn hearing screenings using OAE and ABR methods, obtain and document patient/family history, assist with hearing aid maintenance and repairs, manage patient check-in and scheduling, collaborate with audiologists and nursery staff, maintain accurate patient records
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on clinical support