Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Part Time

Pediatrix•Denver, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screens to newborns in one or more hospital locations and educates parents about the importance of hearing screening and early intervention. The position works on-site at St Joseph Hospital, and Pediatrix provides on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. Technicians assess whether each patient is ready for screening, gather demographic information, perform screens and related services, and complete required documentation and reporting. They communicate results and relevant information to parents or guardians and other responsible parties, notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final refer babies, and schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies when appropriate. The role requires following company and hospital policies, maintaining patient confidentiality, and providing considerate care to newborns and their families.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current CPR certification or ability to obtain it upon offer.
Flexibility to work weekends and national holidays.
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.
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, approximately 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 hearing screens and educate parents about the relevance of screening and the importance of early intervention.
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 with the HS Manager as appropriate.
Evaluate each patient for screen readiness and screen only when the baby is in an appropriate state to produce a reliable result.
Collect required data and demographics for each baby.
Perform hearing screens and related services for all eligible babies during each shift.
Follow the documentation protocol for every screen.
Treat each baby and family with care and consideration.
Upload screen 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 and minimize time in the patient room without sacrificing quality, education, or patient satisfaction.
Provide relevant information to the responsible party and educate parents or guardians about the screen and how to use the results.
Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final refer babies.
Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies when appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.