Lead Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Part Time

Pediatrix • Bedford, TX

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Hearing Screen Technician performs newborn hearing screenings and provides parent education at designated hospital locations. The role is the primary operational resource for assigned hospitals within a Site Supervisor’s market and supports training and onboarding of new team members, schedule coordination, compliance with company standards, and communication between hospital staff and program leadership. This position does not have direct employee management responsibilities and does not handle performance management, disciplinary action, hiring decisions, or formal employee evaluations.

Technicians evaluate newborns for screen readiness, collect patient and demographic information, perform screenings and related services, follow documentation protocols, and upload results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift. They provide families with appropriate education, notify the Site Supervisor about missed and final-refer babies, and schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies where appropriate. The Lead HST also assists with competency validation, screening protocol compliance, equipment readiness, basic troubleshooting, and schedule coverage.

The position is performed on-site at one or more hospital locations. Pediatrix provides on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. Weekend and national holiday flexibility is required, along with 10% travel for occasional meetings or trainings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain it upon offer.
• Flexibility to work weekends and national holidays.
• Ability to travel 10% for occasional meetings or trainings.
• Strong communication, organization, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision or as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and assignments.
• Professionalism and confidentiality.
• Compassion and sensitivity when interacting with patients and families.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently (95% of the shift).
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to frequently push or pull up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• One to three months of previous experience with newborns and in a medical setting.
• Proficiency in Excel and data entry.
• Demonstrated history of strong quality metrics and productivity.
• Previous experience training or mentoring peers.

Responsibilities

• Comply with company and facility policies and procedures, including PPE, vaccination, safety and security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules; raise appropriate questions or concerns to the HS Manager.
• Assess each newborn for screen readiness and screen only patients in an appropriate state to achieve reliable results.
• Collect necessary patient data and demographics, perform hearing screens and related services for eligible babies during each shift, and follow documentation protocols.
• Treat babies and families with care and consideration and provide parents or guardians with appropriate education about the screening and results.
• Upload screening results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift and ensure screening statistics are complete and reconciled, unless otherwise instructed by the Site Supervisor.
• Perform screenings efficiently while minimizing time in patient rooms without compromising quality, education, or patient satisfaction.
• Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final-refer babies.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies where appropriate.
• Serve as the designated lead resource for assigned hospital locations.
• Support onboarding and training of new Hearing Screen Technicians.
• Assist with competency validation and promote compliance with screening protocols, documentation standards, and hospital requirements.
• Communicate operational concerns, staffing needs, and workflow challenges to the Site Supervisor.
• Assist with schedule coverage creation in coordination with the Site Supervisor.
• Act as a liaison between hospital staff and program leadership when appropriate.
• Assist with equipment readiness and troubleshoot basic operational issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
• Healthcare FSA, dependent care FSA, and HSAs.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Voluntary benefit plans available through payroll deductions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED