Newborn Hearing Screen Technician

Pediatrix Medical Group•Fort Worth, TX

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Join us in making a difference in the early detection of hearing loss in newborns as a Newborn Hearing Screen Technician! As a newborn hearing screen technician, you will provide hearing screens in the hospital to babies who are just a few days old. You will work on-site at one or more hospital locations to screen newborns for medical disorders that may occur in or after the newborn phase. We provide you on the job training needed to succeed! Texas Health Alliance Hospital

Requirements

Experience working with infants preferred
Experience in a hospital setting preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Computer proficiency and ability to perform accurate data entry
Ability to prioritize daily tasks and assignments
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Flexibility to work on weekends and national holidays required
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 (95% of shift)
Ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds frequently
Minimum Qualification/Education Level: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Responsibilities

Performing newborn hearing screens
Verifying insurance information with parent/guardian
Documenting hearing screen results accurately
Following protocol for timely submission of billing
Following protocol related to security and identification of infants
Following infection control, safety awareness and other hospital, company, and program policies
Recognizing potential problems and obtaining assistance, when necessary, in a timely manner
Completion of company and hospital orientation or classes, including patient privacy training
Completion and maintenance of employee health requirements
Other duties as assigned