Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Lititz, PA

1d•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.

Requirements

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

Entry Level Healthcare
Entry Level. One to three months related experience
Experience working with infants preferred
Experience in a hospital setting preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct newborn hearing screens, usually in a new mom’s hospital room
Help educate parents about the importance of the screen using video and printed tools
Enter patient data and validation of hearing screens
Confirm or reschedule outpatient appointments
Follow up on any equipment issues
Train new staff
Perform newborn hearing screens
Verify insurance information with parent/guardian
Document hearing screen results accurately
Follow protocol for timely submission of billing
Follow protocol related to security and identification of infants
Follow infection control, safety awareness and other hospital, company, and program policies
Recognize potential problems and obtain assistance, when necessary, in a timely manner
Complete company and hospital orientation or classes, including patient privacy training
Complete and maintain employee health requirements
Other duties as assigned