Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem
About The Position
The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician performs hearing screens for newborns in a hospital after birth, working on-site at one or more hospital locations. The role also includes educating parents about the relevance of hearing screens and the importance of early intervention. Pediatrix provides on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. This per-diem position is based at Cape Coral Hospital and is described as very part-time, with fewer than 20 hours per week. Shifts are prescheduled 3–4 days per week, including rotating weekends and holidays. Daytime shifts begin around 8–9 a.m. and end according to the number of eligible babies.
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 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 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
- Comply with company and facility policies and procedures, including PPE, vaccination and other safety or 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 screen results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift, and ensure screen 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, patient education, or satisfaction.
- Provide relevant information to the responsible party and educate parents or guardians about the need for the screen and what to do with the results.
- 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 insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Healthcare flexible spending account
- Dependent care flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- 401(k) plan
- Employee stock purchase program
- Some benefits are provided at no cost; others require employee cost sharing. Voluntary plans are also available through payroll deductions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
