Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Tacoma, WA

14d•$20 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician performs hearing screenings for newborns at St Joseph Medical Center and provides parents with education about the importance of screening and early intervention. The position is on-site, with on-the-job training and annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. The schedule is 2–3 days per week, less than 20 hours per week, with start times of 8:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain it upon offer.
Availability to work weekends and national holidays.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to prioritize daily tasks and assignments.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Sensitivity when speaking with families and handling patients.
Computer proficiency and accurate data-entry skills.
Ability to frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform hearing screens and educate parents about their relevance and the importance of early intervention.
Follow company and hospital policies and procedures, including PPE, vaccination and safety/security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance requirements; raise questions or concerns with hospital staff or leadership as appropriate.
Evaluate each baby for screen readiness and screen only when the baby is in a suitable state to achieve a reliable result.
Collect necessary patient data and demographics, perform screenings and related services for eligible babies during each shift, and follow documentation protocols.
Provide care and consideration to each baby and family.
Upload screening results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift; ensure screening statistics are complete and reconciled unless otherwise instructed by the Site Supervisor.
Perform screenings efficiently while minimizing time in patient rooms without compromising quality, patient education, or satisfaction.
Ensure relevant information is provided to the responsible party and educate parents or guardians about the screening and how to interpret results.
Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final refer babies.
Schedule outpatient appointments for babies who receive a refer result, where appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.