Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Part Time

Pediatrix • Gainesville, FL

9d • 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 relevance of screening, early intervention, and how to interpret and act on results. Pediatrix provides on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology.

Technicians assess whether babies are ready for screening, collect demographic information, perform screenings and related services, and complete accurate documentation and reporting. The position requires following company and hospital safety and compliance procedures, treating babies and families with care, and working efficiently without compromising screening quality or family education. Technicians notify the Site Supervisor about missed or final-refer babies and schedule outpatient appointments for referred babies when appropriate.

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 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 (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, safety and security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules.
• Raise questions or concerns from hospital staff or leadership with the HS Manager as appropriate.
• Evaluate each baby for screen readiness and screen only when the baby is calm and in a suitable 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 babies and their families 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 screenings efficiently while minimizing time in patient rooms without sacrificing quality, patient education, or satisfaction.
• Provide relevant information to the responsible party and educate parents or guardians about the screening and what to do with the results.
• Notify the Site Supervisor about missed and final-refer babies.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for babies who receive a refer result, where appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
• 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