Infant Hearing Tech - Acute Care Therapy - Day Shift

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1089 Acute Therapy South

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Hours:

7:00 AM-1:30 PM

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

 

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.

• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. 

• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.

• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

 

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)  

• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

Overview of Unit/Department
Acute Care at Cox South Hospital’s main campus is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where therapists make a meaningful impact every day. Working across units like the ICU and medical-surgical floors, you’ll gain diverse experience while continuing to grow your skills. Acute Care is built around a collaborative culture where teamwork is key. It’s a great place to learn, feel supported, and build a rewarding career

Job Summary:
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 task list 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. 

Job Requirements:

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