Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix • Fort Lauderdale, FL

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician performs hearing screens for newborns in hospital settings and educates parents about the purpose of hearing screening and the importance of early intervention. The technician evaluates each baby’s readiness before screening, collects demographic and screening data, completes documentation, and uploads results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift. The role requires careful, considerate interaction with babies and their families, efficient screening that preserves quality and patient education, and communication with the Site Supervisor about missed or final-refer babies. Outpatient appointments are scheduled for babies who receive a refer result when appropriate.

The position is based on-site at one or more hospital locations. Pediatrix provides on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. The schedule is per diem and requires flexibility to work weekends and national holidays.

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 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 newborn hearing screens and related services for all eligible babies during each shift.
• Educate parents or guardians about the purpose of hearing screening, the importance of early intervention, and how to understand and act on the results.
• Follow company and hospital policies, procedures, safety and security protocols, orientation requirements, and annual compliance modules.
• Raise questions or concerns from hospital staff or leadership with the Hearing Screen Manager as appropriate.
• Evaluate each baby for screen readiness and screen only when the baby is calm and in an appropriate state for a reliable result.
• Collect all necessary data and demographic information for each baby.
• Follow documentation protocols for every screen.
• Treat each baby and family with care and consideration.
• Upload screening 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 and minimize time in patient rooms without compromising quality, education, or satisfaction.
• Provide relevant information to the party responsible for each baby.
• Notify the Site Supervisor of all missed and final-refer babies.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for babies with refer results when 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 an employee cost share. Voluntary plans are available through payroll deductions.

What This Job Offers

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