Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix • Hinsdale, IL

17d • $18 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screenings to newborns in a hospital after birth, working 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 technician educates parents about the relevance of hearing screens and the importance of early intervention, while treating each baby and family with care and consideration.

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 (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

• Comply with company and facility policies and procedures, including PPE, vaccination and other 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 necessary data and demographics for each baby, perform hearing screens and related services for eligible babies during each shift, and follow documentation protocols for every screen.
• Provide considerate care to each baby and family.
• Upload screen results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift; ensure screen statistics are complete and reconciled unless otherwise instructed by the Site Supervisor.
• Perform screens efficiently, minimizing time in the patient room without sacrificing quality, patient education, or satisfaction.
• Provide relevant information to the responsible party and educate parents or guardians about the need for screening and how to respond to 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 coverage.
• Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and HSAs.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Voluntary benefit plans available through payroll deductions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED