Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix • Beckley, WV

24d • Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screens to newborns in hospital settings, working on-site at one or more hospital locations. The role includes educating parents about the relevance of hearing screens, the importance of early intervention, and how to understand and act on screening results. Pediatrix provides on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology.

Technicians assess whether newborns are ready for screening, collect demographic information, perform screenings, maintain complete documentation, and upload screening results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift. They provide attentive care to babies and families, communicate relevant information to the responsible parties, notify the Site Supervisor about missed and final refer babies, and schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies where appropriate. The position requires compliance with company and hospital policies, procedures, and safety protocols.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (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 95% of the shift.
• Ability to frequently push or pull up to 100 pounds.
• Sensitivity when speaking 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

• Perform newborn hearing screens and educate parents about their relevance and the importance of early intervention.
• Comply with company and facility policies and procedures, including PPE, vaccination, safety and security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules.
• Raise questions or concerns from hospital staff or leadership with the HS Manager as appropriate.
• Evaluate each patient for screen readiness and screen only when the baby is in a suitable state to achieve a reliable result.
• Collect all necessary data and demographics for each baby.
• Perform hearing screens and related services for all eligible babies during each shift.
• Follow documentation protocols for every screen.
• Treat each baby and family with care and consideration.
• Upload screening 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.
• Perform screens efficiently while minimizing time in the patient room without sacrificing quality, patient education, or satisfaction.
• Provide relevant information to the responsible party and educate parents or guardians about the screening and the results.
• Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final refer babies.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies where appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
• Healthcare FSA, dependent care FSA, and HSAs.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Some benefits are provided at no cost; others require employee cost sharing. Voluntary plans are also available through payroll deductions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED