Newborn Hearing Screen Technician

Pediatrix Medical Group - Salem, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Salem, OR

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Join us in making a difference in the early detection of hearing loss in newborns as a Newborn Hearing Screen Technician! As a newborn hearing screen technician, you will provide hearing screens in the hospital to babies who are just a few days old. You will work on-site at one or more hospital locations to screen newborns for medical disorders that may occur in or after the newborn phase. We provide you on the job training needed to succeed!

Responsibilities

• Conduct newborn hearing screens, usually in a new mom's hospital room
• Educate parents about the importance of the screen using video and printed tools
• Enter patient data and validate hearing screens as needed
• Help confirm or reschedule outpatient appointments
• Follow up on any equipment issues
• Train new staff
• Verify insurance information with parent/guardian
• Document hearing screen results accurately
• Follow protocol for timely submission of billing
• Follow protocol related to security and identification of infants
• Follow infection control, safety awareness and other hospital, company, and program policies
• Recognize potential problems and obtain assistance in a timely manner
• Complete company and hospital orientation or classes, including patient privacy training
• Complete and maintain employee health requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Experience working with infants preferred
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer proficiency and ability to perform accurate data entry
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks and assignments
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work on weekends and national holidays required
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk frequently (95% of shift)
• Ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds frequently
• Minimum Qualification/Education Level: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Preferred Experience Years: One to three months related experience
• Experience Industry: Healthcare

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Progyny Fertility Benefits
• Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
• 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - 15% discount*
• Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Employee Optional Life and AD&D
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Parental Leave Benefit
• Sick Pay Bank
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Group Aflac Policies
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Charitable Fund
• Care.com
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Various Discount Programs
• Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit