Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Houston, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screens to newborns in the hospital after birth, working on-site at one or more hospital locations. The role includes on-the-job training and annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology, supporting early detection of hearing impairments and timely intervention. The technician evaluates newborns for screen readiness, performs hearing screens and related services, collects and documents patient data, and uploads screening results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift. The role also includes educating parents or guardians about screening and results, notifying the Site Supervisor of missed or final-refer babies, and scheduling outpatient appointments for refer babies when appropriate. Work is based at The Women’s Hospital of Texas in Houston, Texas.

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 push or pull up to 100 pounds frequently.
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 educate parents about the relevance of screening and the importance of early intervention.
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 to the HS Manager as appropriate.
Evaluate each patient for screen readiness and screen only when the baby is in an appropriate state for a reliable result.
Collect necessary data and demographics for each baby and follow documentation protocols for every screen.
Perform hearing screens and related services for all eligible babies during each shift.
Treat each screened 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 while minimizing time in the patient room without compromising quality, education, or patient satisfaction.
Provide relevant information to the responsible party and ensure the parent or guardian receives education about the screening and results.
Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final-refer babies.
Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies where appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.