Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Part Time

Pediatrix • Rome, GA

24d • Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screens for newborns in hospital settings and educates parents about the relevance of hearing screens, the importance of early intervention, and how to understand and act on results. The position works on-site at one or more hospital locations. Pediatrix provides on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology.

Technicians evaluate each baby’s readiness for screening, collect required information, perform screens and related services for eligible babies, and complete documentation, billing, and reporting. They provide considerate care to babies and their families, notify the Site Supervisor about missed or final-refer babies, and schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies when appropriate. The role also requires compliance with company and facility policies, safety protocols, orientations, and annual compliance requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain it upon offer.
• 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.
• Flexibility to work weekends and national holidays.
• 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 the shift).
• Ability to frequently push or pull up to 100 pounds.
• Sensitivity when speaking to 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 newborn hearing screens and related services for all eligible babies during each shift.
• Educate parents or guardians about the hearing screen, the importance of early intervention, and what to do with the results.
• 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 HS Manager as appropriate.
• Evaluate each patient’s readiness before screening and screen only when the baby is in a suitable state for a reliable result.
• Collect required data and demographics for each baby.
• Follow documentation protocols for every screen.
• Provide considerate care to each baby and family.
• Upload screen 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 while minimizing time in the patient room without sacrificing quality, education, or satisfaction.
• Ensure relevant information is provided to the party responsible for each screened baby.
• Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final-refer babies.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies where appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Healthcare FSA, dependent care FSA, and HSAs.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Some benefits are provided at no cost; others involve employee cost sharing, and voluntary plans are available through payroll deductions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED