Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Henderson, NV

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screens 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 role also involves educating parents about the relevance of newborn hearing screens and the importance of early intervention.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current CPR certification, or 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 hearing screens and provide parents with education about the relevance of screening and the importance of early intervention.
Follow company and facility policies and procedures, including PPE, vaccination and safety/security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules; raise questions or concerns with the HS Manager as appropriate.
Assess each newborn's readiness for screening and screen only when the baby is in a state suitable for a reliable result.
Collect required patient data and demographics, perform hearing screens and related services for eligible babies during each shift, and follow documentation protocols for every screen.
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 patient rooms without compromising quality, education, or patient 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 of missed and final-refer babies.
Schedule outpatient appointments for babies who receive a refer result, where appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.