Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Part Time

Pediatrix • Denver, PA

11d • $20 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician performs newborn hearing screens at St Joseph Hospital and may work at one or more hospital locations. The technician evaluates whether each baby is ready to be screened, conducts the screen, documents and reports results, and educates parents or guardians about the screening and the importance of early intervention. The role includes on-the-job training and annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR certification, or the 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 or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift 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 educate parents about their relevance and the importance of early intervention.
• Follow company and facility policies and procedures, including PPE, vaccination, safety and security requirements, 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 an appropriate state for reliable results.
• Collect required baby demographics and data, perform screens and related services for eligible babies during each shift, and follow documentation protocols.
• Treat each baby and family with appropriate care and consideration.
• Upload screening results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift, and complete and reconcile screening statistics unless otherwise instructed 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 party responsible for each baby and educate parents or guardians about the screen and how to use its results.
• Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final refer babies.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies 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.
• Voluntary benefit plans available through payroll deductions.
• On-the-job training and annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED