Newborn Hearing Screen Technician

Pediatrix • Joliet, IL

2d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Join us in making a difference in the early detection of hearing loss in newborns as a Newborn Hearing Screen Technician! As a newborn hearing screen technician, you will provide hearing screens in the hospital after a baby is born. You will work on-site at one or more hospital locations to screen newborns for hearing loss. At Pediatrix, you will receive on-the-job training. This includes annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. By offering this certification, we strive to ensure our employees are adept in improving early detection of hearing impairments and encouraging timely intervention. Part time/per diem position located at Amita Saint Joseph Hospital in Joliet, IL! Perfect entry level position for someone looking for a few hours per week. The schedule for this position is expected to be every Tuesday and Thursday, Rotating Weekends and Holidays. Additional hours may be offered for coverage as needed. Shifts would start between 8am-9am and average about 2-4 hrs in length.

Requirements

• Industry: Entry Level Healthcare
• Minimum Qualification/Education Level: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Flexibility to work on weekends and national holidays required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer proficiency and ability to perform accurate data entry
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks and assignments
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work on weekends and national holidays required
• 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 shift)
• Ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds frequently

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Experience Years: Entry Level. One to three months related experience
• Experience working with infants preferred
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Performing newborn hearing screens
• Verifying insurance information with parent/guardian
• Documenting hearing screen results accurately
• Following protocol for timely submission of billing
• Following protocol related to security and identification of infants
• Following infection control, safety awareness and other hospital, company, and program policies
• Recognizing potential problems and obtaining assistance, when necessary, in a timely manner
• Completion of company and hospital orientation or classes, including patient privacy training
• Completion and maintenance of employee health requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company.
• Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees