Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Birmingham, AL

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screenings to newborns in one or more hospital locations after birth. The technician assesses whether each baby is ready for a reliable screen, performs the screening and related services, collects demographic and screening data, and completes required documentation and reporting. The role also involves educating parents or guardians about the purpose of newborn hearing screening, the results, and the importance of early intervention. Pediatrix provides on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current CPR certification, or must 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 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 the relevance of screening and the importance of early intervention.
Follow company and facility policies and procedures, including PPE, vaccination, safety and security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules.
Raise questions or concerns from hospital staff or leadership with the HS Manager as appropriate.
Assess each patient for screen readiness and screen only when the baby is in an appropriate state to produce a reliable result.
Collect required data and demographics for each baby, perform hearing screens and related services for eligible babies during each shift, and follow documentation protocols.
Provide care and consideration to each screened baby and family.
Upload screening results, billing, and state reports 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, patient education, or satisfaction.
Provide relevant information to the responsible party and ensure parents or guardians receive appropriate education about the screening and results.
Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final refer babies.
Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies where appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.