Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Carlisle, PA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician performs hearing screens for newborns in hospital settings and educates parents about the importance of screening and early intervention. The role works on-site at one or more hospital locations, including UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle Hospital. Pediatrix provides on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. Technicians assess whether each newborn is ready for screening, collect demographic information, conduct screenings, follow documentation and reporting procedures, and communicate results and next steps to parents or guardians and other responsible parties. They provide considerate care to newborns and families, notify the Site Supervisor about missed or final-refer babies, and schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies when appropriate. The position also requires compliance with company and hospital policies, safety protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules.

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 and procedures, including PPE, vaccination and other safety or security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules.
Raise questions or concerns from hospital staff or leadership with the HS Manager as appropriate.
Evaluate each newborn for screen readiness and screen only when the baby is in an appropriate state for a reliable result.
Collect necessary 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 screening 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, education, or patient satisfaction.
Provide relevant information to the responsible party and ensure parents or guardians understand the need for the screen and what to do with the results.
Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final-refer babies.
Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies where appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.