Per Diem Audiology Technician in NEWARK, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Audiology Technician

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Audiology Services

Req #: 0000269527

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $23.00 - $23.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Audiology Technician – RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, Audiology Technicians play an important role in supporting early identification of hearing concerns and promoting the health and well-being of newborns. As a member of the Audiology Services team at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, you will perform newborn hearing screenings for designated infants prior to hospital discharge under the direction and supervision of an Audiologist. Working collaboratively with Audiologists, nursing personnel, physicians, and other healthcare team members, you will help ensure accurate screening procedures, timely documentation, proper equipment maintenance, and effective communication of screening results. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means becoming part of New Jersey's largest integrated academic healthcare system, where patient-centered care, teamwork, quality, and professional development are central to delivering exceptional healthcare services.

A typical day for an Audiology Technician may include:

• Performing hearing screenings for designated newborns prior to hospital discharge in accordance with established departmental protocols and the direction of the supervising Audiologist.
• Reporting to the nursery at scheduled times and coordinating screening activities with nursing personnel to support efficient patient care and timely completion of newborn hearing screenings.
• Selecting and preparing infants for hearing screening in accordance with program policies, screening procedures, and nursery requirements.
• Operating hearing screening equipment according to established instructions, completed training, and demonstrated competency requirements.
• Accurately recording screening results and providing screening information to the appropriate Audiologist, nursing personnel, and other designated healthcare team members.
• Recognizing unusual occurrences, potential screening concerns, or other problems and promptly reporting them to the supervising Audiologist, nurse manager, or other designated personnel.
• Performing daily equipment checks and maintaining hearing screening equipment in good working condition to support reliable screening operations.
• Monitoring supplies and notifying the program supervisor of low inventory, equipment malfunctions, or other operational concerns.
• Completing required screening records, logs, and other documentation accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Maintaining strict patient confidentiality and protecting the privacy of patient records, screening results, and communications with families and healthcare personnel.
• Communicating professionally and compassionately with parents, families, visitors, nursing personnel, physicians, Audiologists, and other hospital staff.
• Assisting the Manager of Speech and Hearing or designated supervisor with assigned departmental responsibilities and operational activities.
• Participating in required hospital orientation programs, ongoing training, competency assessments, and continuing education activities.
• Following hospital policies and procedures related to patient safety, equipment operation, professional conduct, and workplace safety.
• Wearing hospital identification with name and title clearly visible while on duty.
• Supporting departmental quality improvement initiatives and contributing to efficient, patient-centered hearing screening services.
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or Director of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R).

This role might be for you if:

• You are passionate about supporting newborn health and helping identify potential hearing concerns early in life.
• You enjoy working with infants and families in a hospital-based clinical environment.
• You are detail-oriented and understand the importance of accurate hearing screening procedures, documentation, and communication of results.
• You are comfortable learning to operate specialized hearing screening equipment and following established protocols.
• You communicate effectively and professionally with Audiologists, nurses, physicians, families, and other healthcare team members.
• You recognize the importance of patient confidentiality, safety, and compassionate family-centered care.
• You are organized, dependable, and able to manage scheduled screening responsibilities while responding appropriately to changing clinical needs.
• You demonstrate sound judgment and understand when to report screening concerns, equipment malfunctions, or unusual occurrences to the appropriate personnel.
• You work well independently within the scope of your training while recognizing when guidance or assistance is needed.
• You value teamwork, accountability, continuous learning, and quality improvement in a healthcare setting.
• You are committed to maintaining equipment, completing required documentation, and following hospital policies and procedures.
• You want to contribute to a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care and supporting positive outcomes for newborns and their families.

To Be Considered:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must meet the following criteria:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Candidates must be able to successfully complete the required training and demonstrate competency in assigned newborn hearing screening procedures.
• Certification: Current BLS Provider CPR certification through American Heart Association required. Successful completion of all required hospital orientation programs and applicable training and competency assessments is required.
• Experience: Previous experience in a healthcare, hospital, nursery, patient care support, or hearing screening environment may be beneficial. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to learn and appropriately operate hearing screening equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to follow screening protocols, operate hearing screening equipment, prepare infants for screening, accurately document results, recognize and report potential problems, maintain equipment and supplies, protect patient confidentiality, and communicate effectively with patients' families and interdisciplinary healthcare personnel.
• Schedule: Ability to work a per diem schedule. Must report to designated nursery areas at scheduled times, complete assigned hearing screenings before newborn discharge when required, and participate in required training, orientation, meetings, and professional development activities.