Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem
About The Position
The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician performs hearing screens for newborns in one or more hospital locations and educates parents about the relevance of screening, the importance of early intervention, and how to understand and act on results. The role includes on-the-job training and annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. The position is based on-site at Ascension Saint Alexis Hospital and may involve other hospital locations. Technicians assess each baby’s readiness for a reliable screen, collect demographic information, perform and document screening services, and upload results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift. They provide considerate care to babies and families, communicate results and next steps to the responsible parties, notify the Site Supervisor about missed screens and final referrals, and arrange outpatient appointments for referred babies when appropriate. Technicians must follow company and hospital policies, 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 (95% of the shift).
- Ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds frequently.
- Sensitivity when speaking to 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.
- Comply with company and facility policies and procedures, including PPE, vaccination and safety/security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules; raise questions or concerns with the HS Manager as appropriate.
- Assess each patient’s readiness for screening and screen only when the baby is in an appropriate state for 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 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 sacrificing quality, patient education, or satisfaction.
- Provide relevant information to the responsible party and educate parents or guardians about the necessity of the screen and what to do with the results.
- Notify the Site Supervisor about missed screens and final refer babies.
- Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies where appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Healthcare FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- HSA
- 401(k) plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Voluntary benefit plans
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
