Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix • Lagrange, GA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screens to newborns in a hospital setting and educates parents about the relevance of hearing screens and the importance of early intervention. The role is on-site at one or more hospital locations. Pediatrix provides on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology.

The technician evaluates each baby for readiness before screening, collects demographic information, performs screens for eligible babies, and follows documentation and reporting procedures. They communicate results and next steps to parents or guardians, notify the Site Supervisor about missed and final-refer babies, and schedule outpatient appointments for babies who receive a refer result when appropriate. The position requires following company and hospital policies, including safety protocols and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain it 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 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 provide parents with education about the relevance of screening and the importance of early intervention.
• Comply with company and facility policies, procedures, safety and security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules.
• Raise questions or concerns from hospital staff or leadership with the HS Manager as appropriate.
• Evaluate each patient for screen readiness and screen only when the baby is in a state likely to produce a reliable result.
• Collect required 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 compromising quality, education, or patient satisfaction.
• Provide relevant information to the party responsible for each baby and educate parents or guardians about the screen and how to act on results.
• Notify the Site Supervisor about missed and final-refer babies.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for babies with refer results where appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Healthcare FSA, dependent care FSA, and HSAs.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Some benefits are provided at no cost; others require employee cost sharing. Voluntary plans are available through payroll deductions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED