Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem
About The Position
The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screenings to newborns at one or more hospital locations after birth. The technician evaluates each baby’s readiness for screening, collects demographic information, performs the screening, documents and uploads results, and educates parents or guardians about the screening and the importance of early intervention. The role includes on-the-job training and annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. The position is based at Ascension Saint Alexius Hospital and requires compliance with company and facility policies, safety protocols, and annual training. Technicians work with hospital staff and leadership, notify the Site Supervisor about missed or final-refer babies, and schedule outpatient appointments for referred babies when appropriate. The position is per diem and requires flexibility to work weekends and national holidays.
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 demonstrate sensitivity when speaking with families and handling patients.
- Computer proficiency and ability to perform accurate data entry.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- One to three months of previous experience with newborns and in a medical setting.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate each baby for screening readiness and screen only when the baby is in an appropriate state for a reliable result.
- Collect necessary data and demographics for each baby.
- Perform hearing screenings and related services for all eligible babies during each shift.
- Follow documentation protocols for every screening.
- Educate parents or guardians about the screening, its importance, early intervention, and how to respond to results.
- Treat each baby and family with care and consideration.
- Upload screening results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift, and ensure screening statistics are complete and reconciled unless otherwise instructed by the Site Supervisor.
- Perform screenings efficiently while minimizing time in the patient room without compromising quality, education, or satisfaction.
- Provide relevant information to the party responsible for each screened baby.
- Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final-refer babies.
- Schedule outpatient appointments for referred babies where appropriate.
- 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 Hearing Screen Manager as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Healthcare FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
- 401(k) plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Some benefits are provided at no cost; others involve employee cost sharing, and voluntary plans may be paid through payroll deductions.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
