Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix • Cape Coral, FL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician performs hearing screenings for newborns at Cape Coral Hospital and provides parents with education about the relevance of hearing screens and the importance of early intervention. The role works on-site at one or more hospital locations. Pediatrix provides on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology.

This is a per-diem, very part-time position of less 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 time depends on 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 approximately 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 safety/security requirements, 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 suitable for a reliable result.
• Collect all required data and demographic information 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 responsible party and educate parents or guardians about the screen and how to respond to the results.
• Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final refer babies.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for babies who refer, where appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• 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 also available through payroll deductions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED