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Newborn Hearing Assistant PRN

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC)
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
6701 North Charles Street (Show on map)
Dec 20, 2025
The Newborn Hearing Screening Tech will conduct hearing screens on all applicable patients at GBMC according to the screening protocol established at the hospital for the various care areas which primarily include the mother/baby unit, special care nursery and NICU. Screening tech will follow all hospital policies and procedures, including, but not limited to infection prevention and control, safety awareness and quality assurance. NHS tech will complete all required electronic and manual documentation of screen results and risk factors for hearing loss. Education High School Diploma or equivalent. Skills Knowledge of equipment and skills required to screen a newborn utilizing current test methods including otoacoustic emission (OAE), screening auditory brainstem response (SABR) or any future technology that becomes available. Ensures EVERY eligible infant is screened prior to discharge as mandated by the State of Maryland Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program (Md. Code Ann., Health Gen. 13-602). Reports hearing screening results and any identified risk factors for late onset hearing loss to parents objectively in a culturally sensitive manner through dialog in the parents preferred language. Proficient in basic computer skills as required to document test results in the hospital's electronic medical record and the Maryland Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program database.* Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with medical staff. Organizational skills with ability to prioritize Licensures, Certifications Optional and not required for initial hiring: completion of National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM) Newborn Hearing Screening Training Curriculum. Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk and carry screening equipment. Light physical lifting as needed utilizing appropriate body mechanics to avoid injury. Working Conditions Normal office or patient care areas in the hospital environment with possible exposure to human waste, blood and other body secretions. There may be exposure to communicable or infectious diseases that may require defined precautions for protection from illness or injury. Conditions of Employment Meets HR and Employee Health Service requirements i.e. for immunization status Patient & Workplace Safety Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties. Patient Population Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Screening all newborn infants for hearing located in any of the following hospital units: Mother-Baby (U25-26), Newborn Nursery (U23), Special Care Nursery (U22), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (U37), Labor and Delivery (U28) or Pediatrics (U39). Maintains various aspects of universal newborn hearing screening program including maintaining equipment, supplies and potentially training new hires. Able to complete basic troubleshooting of current screening equipment. Readily available to hospital unit staff during duty shift i.e., charge nurses as it relates to service delivery, documentation or follow-up for infants. Participates in staff in services, meetings or training as needed. Documents screen results manually on daily tracking sheets, current hospital electronic medical record system (Epic) and Maryland State database. Maintains clean shared office space. Completes annual competencies. All Roles Must Demonstrate the GBMC Values: GBMC Values Value Description Respect Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities Excellence Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations Actively pursues learning and self development Pays attention to detail; follows through Accountability Sets a positive, professional example for others Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties Reports to work regularly and on time Teamwork Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others Ethical Behavior Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers Results Embraces change and improvement in the work environment Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently Pay Range $16.63 - $21.06 Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs. Equal Employment Opportunity GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.