Lead Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Part Time

Pediatrix • Everett, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Newborn Hearing Screen Technician performs newborn hearing screenings and provides parent education at assigned hospital locations. The role is the primary operational resource at designated hospitals within a Site Supervisor’s market and supports onboarding and training, schedule coordination, compliance with company standards, and communication between hospital staff and program leadership. It has no direct employee management or formal performance-management responsibilities.

The position requires on-site work at one or more hospital locations. Pediatrix provides on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. The role requires flexibility to work weekends and national holidays and occasional travel of approximately 10% for meetings or training.

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 approximately 10% for occasional meetings or training.
• Strong communication, organization, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision or as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and 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 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

• Follow company and facility policies and procedures, including PPE, vaccination, safety and security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules.
• Raise questions or concerns from hospital staff or leadership to the HS Manager as appropriate.
• Assess each patient’s readiness for screening and screen only when the baby is in a suitable state for a reliable result.
• Collect necessary data and demographics for each baby.
• Perform hearing screenings and related services for all eligible babies during each shift.
• Follow documentation protocols for every screening.
• Treat babies and their families with care and consideration.
• 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 maintaining quality, patient education, and satisfaction.
• Provide relevant information to the responsible party and educate parents or guardians about the screening and how to interpret and act on results.
• Notify the Site Supervisor of missed screenings and final refer results.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for babies with refer results when 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 creating schedule coverage in coordination with the Site Supervisor.
• Act as a liaison between hospital staff and program leadership when appropriate.
• Help maintain equipment readiness and troubleshoot basic operational issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• HSAs
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Some benefits are provided at no cost; others require employee cost sharing, and voluntary plans are available through payroll deductions.

What This Job Offers

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