Lead Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Part Time

Pediatrix•Everett, WA

4d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Newborn Hearing Screen Technician performs hearing screenings for newborns at assigned hospital locations and provides education to parents and guardians about the screening and its results. The role serves as the primary operational resource at designated hospitals within a Site Supervisor’s market, supporting consistent service delivery and quality outcomes. The position has no direct employee management, performance management, disciplinary, hiring, or formal evaluation responsibilities. The Lead Technician supports onboarding and training of new Hearing Screen Technicians, assists with competency validation and schedule coordination, and promotes compliance with screening protocols, documentation standards, company procedures, and hospital requirements. The role communicates operational concerns and staffing needs to the Site Supervisor and may act as a liaison between hospital staff and program leadership. On-the-job training is provided, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology.

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 training.
Strong communication, organization, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated and able 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 ability to maintain confidentiality.
Compassion and sensitivity when interacting with patients and families.
Ability to stand and walk frequently (95% of the shift), frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds, and 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 and safety/security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules; raise questions or concerns to the HS Manager as appropriate.
Evaluate each patient for screen readiness and screen only babies in a state suitable for obtaining a reliable result.
Collect required patient demographics and data, perform hearing screenings and related services for eligible babies during each shift, and follow documentation protocols.
Treat screened 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.
Perform screenings efficiently while maintaining quality, patient education, and satisfaction.
Provide relevant screening information to the responsible party and educate parents or guardians about the screening and results.
Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final refer babies.
Schedule outpatient appointments for babies who receive a refer result, 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 creating schedule coverage in coordination with the Site Supervisor.
Act as a liaison between hospital staff and program leadership when appropriate.
Assist with maintaining equipment readiness and troubleshooting basic operational issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.