Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Hoffman Estates, IL

13d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician performs hearing screens for newborns in hospital settings and educates parents about the relevance of hearing screening, the importance of early intervention, and how to respond to results. The role includes on-the-job training and annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. The position is per diem and works on-site at Ascension Saint Alexius Hospital and potentially one or more hospital locations. Technicians assess whether babies are ready for screening, collect demographic information, perform and document screens, and upload screening results, billing, and state reports by the end of each shift. They provide considerate care to babies and families, communicate relevant information to the responsible parties, notify the Site Supervisor about missed and final-refer babies, and schedule outpatient appointments for referred babies where appropriate. The technician must follow company and hospital policies, safety requirements, and documentation procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current CPR certification, or obtain certification 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, for 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.
Follow 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 to the Hearing Screen Manager as appropriate.
Assess each patient’s readiness for screening and screen only when the baby is in an appropriate state for reliable results.
Collect required demographic information for each baby and perform hearing screens and related services for 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 instructed otherwise by the Site Supervisor.
Perform screens efficiently and minimize time in patient rooms without compromising quality, education, or satisfaction.
Provide relevant information to the responsible party and educate parents or guardians about the necessity of screening and what to do with the results.
Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final-refer babies.
Schedule outpatient appointments for referred babies where appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.