Newborn Hearing Screen Technician- Per Diem

Pediatrix•Lititz, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screens to newborns in hospital settings and educates parents about the relevance of screening and the importance of early intervention. The role works on-site at one or more hospital locations, including UPMC Lititz Hospital and other UPMC locations. Pediatrix provides on-the-job training, ongoing support, and annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. This per diem position is scheduled in advance for fewer than 20 hours per week. Shifts are during the day, beginning at 8 a.m.; availability must include some weekdays as well as alternating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current CPR certification, or must obtain it upon offer.
Availability to work some weekdays and alternating 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 the relevance of hearing 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 from hospital staff or leadership with the HS Manager as appropriate.
Assess each patient for screen readiness and screen only when the baby is in an appropriate state to obtain a reliable result.
Collect required data and demographics for each baby, perform hearing screens and related services for eligible babies during each shift, and follow documentation protocols.
Provide considerate care to each baby and family.
Upload screen 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 educate the parent or guardian about the necessity of the screen and what to do with the results.
Notify the Site Supervisor of all missed and final refer babies.
Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies where appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.