Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Part Time

Pediatrix•Lititz, PA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician performs hearing screens for newborns at one or more hospital locations and educates parents about the relevance of hearing screening and the importance of early intervention. Pediatrix provides on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. Technicians assess whether each patient is ready for screening, collect patient demographics, perform screens for eligible babies, and complete required documentation and reporting. They provide sensitive, considerate care to babies and their families, explain screening results and next steps to parents or guardians, and coordinate outpatient appointments for referred babies when appropriate. The position requires compliance with company and hospital policies, procedures, safety protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules. It is a part-time role based on-site at hospital locations, with weekend and national holiday availability required.

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 newborn hearing screens and related services for all eligible babies during each shift.
Educate parents or guardians about the purpose of hearing screens, early intervention, results, and next steps.
Assess each patient’s readiness for screening and screen only when the baby is in an appropriate state for a reliable result.
Collect required 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.
Perform screens efficiently while maintaining quality, patient education, and satisfaction.
Provide relevant information to the party responsible for each screened baby.
Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final-refer babies.
Schedule outpatient appointments for referred babies when appropriate.
Comply with company and facility policies, procedures, PPE requirements, vaccination requirements, safety and security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules.
Raise questions or concerns from hospital staff or leadership with the HS Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.