Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Salem, OR

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screens to newborns in one or more hospital locations and educates parents about the purpose of screening and the importance of early intervention. The role includes on-the-job training and annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. Technicians assess whether each newborn is ready for a reliable screen, collect demographic information, perform screens for eligible babies, and complete documentation and reporting. They communicate results and next steps to parents or guardians and other responsible parties, notify the Site Supervisor of missed or final refer babies, and arrange outpatient appointments for refer babies where appropriate. The role requires following company and hospital procedures and providing considerate, efficient care.

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 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 their relevance and the importance of early intervention.
Comply with company and facility policies, including PPE, vaccination and safety/security protocols, 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 suitable state to obtain a reliable result.
Collect all 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 satisfaction.
Provide relevant information to the party responsible for each screened baby and educate the parent or guardian about the screen and how to interpret 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.