Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Queen Creek, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician performs hearing screens for newborns in a hospital after birth, working on-site at one or more hospital locations. The role also includes educating parents about the relevance of hearing screens, the importance of early intervention, and what to do with screening results. 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 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 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 hospital policies and procedures, including PPE, vaccination and safety/security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules.
Raise questions or concerns from hospital staff or leadership with the Hearing Screen Manager as appropriate.
Assess each patient’s readiness for screening and screen only when the baby is in a suitable state for a reliable result.
Collect required data and demographics, screen all eligible babies during each shift, and follow documentation protocols for every screen.
Treat each baby and family with care and consideration.
Upload screening results, billing, and state reports by the end of each shift, and ensure screening statistics are complete and reconciled unless instructed otherwise 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 ensure parents or guardians receive appropriate education about the screen and its results.
Notify the Site Supervisor of missed screens and final refer results.
Schedule outpatient appointments for babies referred for follow-up, where appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.