Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Part Time

Pediatrix•Christiansburg, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screens for newborns in one or more hospital locations after birth. The role includes educating parents about hearing screens, 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 babies are ready for screening, collect demographic information, perform screens for eligible babies, document and upload results, and complete billing and state reporting by the end of each shift. They work to provide efficient, high-quality screening while treating babies and families with care and consideration. The position also requires following company and hospital policies, safety protocols, and compliance requirements, and coordinating with supervisors and other responsible parties when needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current CPR certification, or obtain certification upon offer.
Flexibility 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.
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 communicating 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 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 Hearing Screen Manager as appropriate.
Evaluate each patient for screen readiness and screen only when the baby is in an appropriate state for 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 screening statistics are complete and reconciled unless otherwise instructed by the Site Supervisor.
Perform screens efficiently and follow processes that minimize time in the patient room without sacrificing quality, education, or patient satisfaction.
Provide relevant information to the party responsible for each screened baby and educate the parent or guardian about the screen and its 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.