Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Dayton, OH

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screens to newborns at one or more hospital locations after birth. The role includes educating parents and guardians about the relevance of newborn hearing screens, the importance of early intervention, and what to do with screening results. On-the-job training is provided, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. Technicians assess each infant's readiness before screening, collect required demographic information, perform screens and related services for eligible babies, and complete documentation and reporting. They communicate results and concerns to the appropriate parties, notify the Site Supervisor about missed and final-refer babies, and schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies when appropriate. The position requires working on-site at a hospital and flexibility to work weekends and national holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current CPR certification or the 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 communicating 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 eligible babies during each shift.
Educate parents and guardians about the purpose and importance of hearing screening, early intervention, and how to interpret or act on results.
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 patient for screen readiness and screen only when the baby is in a suitable state for a reliable result.
Collect all necessary data and demographics for each baby.
Follow documentation protocols for every screen.
Provide each screened baby and family with appropriate 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.
Complete screens efficiently while minimizing time in the patient room without compromising quality, education, or patient satisfaction.
Ensure relevant information is provided to the party responsible for each screened baby.
Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final-refer babies.
Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies when appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.