Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Part Time
About The Position
The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician works on-site at one or more hospital locations to perform hearing screens for newborns and help identify hearing loss early. The technician educates parents about the relevance of hearing screens, the importance of early intervention, and how to interpret and act on results. Pediatrix provides on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. The role requires evaluating newborns for readiness before screening, collecting patient data, completing screens and related services, and accurately documenting and reporting results. The technician treats babies and families with care and sensitivity, keeps time in patient rooms efficient without compromising quality or education, and coordinates follow-up for babies who receive a refer result. The position is part-time at HCA HealthOne Sky Ridge Medical Center.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current CPR certification or ability to obtain it upon offer.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Ability to prioritize daily tasks and assignments.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work weekends and national holidays.
- 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, stated as 95% of the shift.
- Ability to frequently push or pull up to 100 pounds.
- Sensitivity when communicating with families and handling patients.
- Computer proficiency and accurate data-entry ability.
Nice To Haves
- One to three months of previous experience with newborns and in a medical setting.
Responsibilities
- Perform hearing screens and related services for all eligible newborns during each shift.
- Educate parents or guardians about the hearing screen, early intervention, and what to do with the results.
- Comply with company and facility policies and procedures, including PPE, vaccination and safety/security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules.
- Raise questions or concerns from hospital staff or leadership with the HS Manager, as appropriate.
- Evaluate each newborn for screen readiness and screen only when the baby is in an appropriate state for a reliable result.
- Collect all necessary data and demographic information for each baby.
- Follow documentation protocols for every screen.
- Treat each baby and family with care and consideration.
- Upload screen results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift, and ensure screen statistics are complete and reconciled unless otherwise instructed by the Site Supervisor.
- Complete screens efficiently while following processes that minimize time in the patient room without sacrificing quality, patient education, or satisfaction.
- Ensure relevant information is provided to the responsible party for each screened baby.
- Notify the Site Supervisor of missed screens and final refer babies.
- Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies where appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Healthcare FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- HSA
- 401(k) plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Some benefits are provided at no cost; others require a cost share between employees and the company. Voluntary plans are also available through payroll deductions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
