Job Description

A Hearing Technician in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is responsible for helping to assist with the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening (NBHS) program at Tampa General Hospital (TGH). The NBHS Program at TGH is a federal-mandated program that requires all newborns (in both the nursery and NICU) to receive a hearing screening prior to discharge from the hospital. The technician will work as part of the NBHS team which consists of a licensed audiologist and USF Doctor of Audiology student screeners that provide screenings, educate parents and families on the relevance of hearing screenings and earl intervention, assist with record keeping of hearing screen results, and assist in reporting screening data to the Florida Department of Health. The ideal candidate will have a willingness and ability to learn and operate hearing screening equipment, attend all required trainings, possess basic computer skills, and must be able to lift or move up to 15 lbs. The NBHS program operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This position averages 15 hours per week, however, the technician may work more hours or fewer hours dependent upon need or hospital census.

Duties Include

• Assist in conducting newborn hearing screenings on all infants in the nursey and NICU prior to discharge from the hospital, coordinates post-discharge follow up care as needed utilizing appropriate procedures and computer technology.
• Work directly with nursing staff, patients, and parents to communicate relevance of hearing screening and early intervention to support positive outcomes
• Provide screening results to parents.
• Maintain and use hearing screening equipment and assist with database management.
• Interact as needed with various hospital departments.
• Performs duties in accordance with the policies and procedures of the USF Audiology NBHS Program, Tampa General Hospital, and respective departments.
• Uphold the code of conduct and compliance policies.
• Upon completion of training, have thorough knowledge of procedural variables and instrumentation in the application of Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) testing.

Minimum Qualifications

• This position requires a High School Diploma

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degrees
• One (1) or more years of healthcare or childcare training/experience, or related college curriculum
• CPR certified
• Bilingual
• Experience related to audiology and/or newborn hearing screenings

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.