Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Part Time

Pediatrix•Lone Tree, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Pediatrix as a Newborn Hearing Screen Technician to contribute to the early detection of hearing loss in newborns. In this role, you will conduct hearing screens in hospital settings after a baby is born, working on-site at one or more hospital locations. Pediatrix provides comprehensive on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology, to ensure employees are proficient in improving early detection and encouraging timely intervention for hearing impairments. This position is part-time.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Flexibility to work on weekends and national holidays required
Entry Level Healthcare Industry experience
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
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

Nice To Haves

One to three months related experience
Experience working with infants preferred
Experience in a hospital setting preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct newborn hearing screens, usually in a new mom’s hospital room
Help educate parents about the importance of the screen using video and printed tools
Enter patient data and validate hearing screens, as needed
Help to confirm or reschedule outpatient appointments
Follow up on any equipment issues
Train new staff
Perform newborn hearing screens
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, when necessary, 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