Infant Hearing Tech Cert

Description

: The infant hearing tech performs infant hearing screenings in the

newborn nursery and neonatal intensive care unit at Cox South. The

infant hearing tech is trained by and works with an audiologist.

The infant hearing tech monitors the tasklist and communicates with

RN’s to ensure all babies receive a hearing screening prior to

discharge. The tech also completes clerical tasks such answering

phone calls, scheduling outpatient appointments, obtaining orders,

and collecting and entering information for program QI and for the

state infant hearing program. Education : ▪ Required : High

school diploma or equivalent ▪ Preferred : Undergraduate degree in

audiology or speech pathology Experience : ▪ Preferred : Experience

working with infants, any other medical experience such as PCA or

medical office Skills : ▪ Computer skills including Microsoft Office

▪ Ability to hold and handle infants confidently ▪ Excellent

communication skills and customer service abilities. Empathy and

respect displayed in an emotional charged environment with a

positive disposition. ▪ Excellent organizational abilities ▪

Self-motivated, ability to work independently, great organizational

abilities Licensure / Certification / Registration : ▪ N / A