Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Jacksonville Beach, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician performs hearing screenings for newborns in one or more hospital locations after birth. The technician evaluates each baby’s readiness for screening, collects required demographic information, completes the screening and related services, and follows documentation, billing, and state-reporting procedures. The role also includes educating parents or guardians about the screening, its importance for early intervention, and how to understand and act on results. The technician provides considerate care to each baby and family, works efficiently without compromising screening quality or patient education, and coordinates with supervisors regarding missed or final-refer babies and outpatient appointments when appropriate. 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.
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, for approximately 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 ability to perform accurate data entry.

Nice To Haves

One to three months of previous experience with newborns and in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

Evaluate each patient for screening readiness and screen only when the baby is in a suitable state for a reliable result.
Collect necessary data and demographics for each baby.
Perform hearing screens and all related services for eligible babies during each shift.
Follow documentation protocols for every screen.
Provide considerate care to each screened baby and family.
Upload screening results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift, and ensure screening statistics are complete and reconciled unless instructed otherwise by the Site Supervisor.
Perform screens efficiently while minimizing time in the patient room without sacrificing quality, education, or patient satisfaction.
Provide the responsible party with relevant information and educate parents or guardians about the screening and what to do with the results.
Notify the Site Supervisor about missed and final-refer babies.
Schedule outpatient appointments for babies who receive a refer result, where appropriate.
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 to the Hearing Screen Manager as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.