Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Draper, UT

1d•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. Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Flexibility to work on weekends and national holidays required
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
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 validation of hearing screens, as needed
Help to confirm or reschedule outpatient appointments
Follow up on any equipment issues
Train new staff
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