Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem Position

Pediatrix•Middleburg, FL

3d•Onsite

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 after a baby is born. You will work on-site at one or more hospital locations to screen newborns for hearing loss. At Pediatrix, you will receive on-the-job training. This includes annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. By offering this certification, we strive to ensure our employees are adept in improving early detection of hearing impairments and encouraging timely intervention. Ascension St Vincent Clay County Hospital Responsibilities On a typical day, you will conduct newborn hearing screens, usually in a new mom’s hospital room, and help educate parents about the importance of the screen using video and printed tools we provide. You will also be in charge of entering patient data and validation of hearing screens, as needed. Additional responsibilities may include helping to confirm or reschedule outpatient appointments, following up on any equipment issues and training new staff.

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).

Responsibilities

Performing newborn hearing screens
Verifying insurance information with parent/guardian
Documenting hearing screen results accurately
Following protocol for timely submission of billing
Following protocol related to security and identification of infants
Following infection control, safety awareness and other hospital, company, and program policies
Recognizing potential problems and obtaining assistance, when necessary, in a timely manner
Completion of company and hospital orientation or classes, including patient privacy training
Completion and maintenance of employee health requirements
Other duties as assigned