Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Cape Coral, FL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician performs hearing screens for newborns in the hospital after birth, working on-site at one or more hospital locations. The role includes educating parents about the relevance of hearing screens, the importance of early intervention, and what to do with results. Pediatrix provides on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. This is a per-diem, very part-time role of less than 20 hours per week at Cape Coral Hospital. Prescheduled daytime shifts begin around 8–9 a.m. and have an open end depending on the number of eligible babies. Shifts are scheduled 3–4 days per week and include rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current CPR certification, or must 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 hearing screens and educate parents about their relevance and the importance of early intervention.
Comply with company and facility policies and procedures, including PPE, required vaccinations, safety and 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 state appropriate for a reliable result.
Collect required data and demographics, perform hearing screens and related services for eligible babies during each shift, and follow documentation protocols for every screen.
Provide considerate care to each screened baby and family.
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.
Complete screens efficiently while minimizing time in the patient room without compromising quality, patient education, or satisfaction.
Provide relevant information to the responsible party and ensure parents or guardians receive appropriate education about the screen and its 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.