Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem
About The Position
The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician performs hearing screens for newborns in one or more hospital locations and provides parents or guardians with education about the relevance of hearing screens, early intervention, and understanding the results. The role includes on-the-job training and annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. Technicians assess each newborn’s readiness before screening, collect demographic information, perform and document screens, and submit complete results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift. They work efficiently while maintaining screen quality, patient and family care, and appropriate education. The technician notifies the Site Supervisor about missed and final-refer babies and schedules outpatient appointments for referred babies when appropriate. The position is based at the University of Washington Medical Center Montlake Campus and requires flexibility to work weekends and national holidays. The posted pay range is $21.38–$30.58 per hour, based on years of relevant experience.
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, 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 related services for eligible newborns during each shift.
- Educate parents and guardians about the relevance and necessity of hearing screens, early intervention, and what to do with results.
- Evaluate each patient for screen readiness and screen only when the patient is in an appropriate state for a reliable result.
- Collect necessary patient data and demographics for each baby.
- Follow documentation protocols for every screen.
- Upload screen results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift, and ensure screen statistics are complete and reconciled unless otherwise instructed by the Site Supervisor.
- Provide considerate care to each baby and family, and conduct screens efficiently without sacrificing quality, education, or 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.
- Follow company and facility policies and procedures, including PPE, vaccination and safety/security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules.
- Raise questions or concerns from hospital staff or leadership with the HS Manager as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Healthcare FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
- 401(k) plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Some benefits are provided at no cost; others require employee cost sharing. Voluntary plans may be paid through payroll deductions.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
