Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Temporary Per Diem

Pediatrix•Silverdale, WA

28d•$19 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screens to newborns in hospital settings to support early detection of hearing loss. The role is performed on-site at one or more hospital locations, including St Michael Medical Center. Pediatrix provides on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. The technician also educates parents about the purpose of hearing screens and the importance of early intervention.

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, approximately 95% of the shift.
Ability to push or pull up to 100 pounds frequently.
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 their relevance and the importance of early intervention.
Comply with company and facility policies, safety and security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance requirements; raise questions or concerns to the HS Manager as appropriate.
Assess each patient’s readiness for screening and screen only when the baby is in a suitable state to produce a reliable result.
Collect required demographic and other data for each baby, perform screens and related services for eligible babies during each shift, and follow documentation protocols.
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 otherwise instructed by the Site Supervisor.
Perform screens efficiently while minimizing time in the patient room without compromising quality, education, or patient satisfaction.
Provide relevant screening information to the responsible party and educate parents or guardians about the screen and how to interpret and act on results.
Notify the Site Supervisor of missed screens and final refer results.
Schedule outpatient appointments for babies with refer results where appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.