Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Cincinnati, OH

25d•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 screens and the importance of early intervention. The role includes on-the-job training and annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. Technicians provide considerate care to babies and their families while delivering reliable, efficient screenings and accurate documentation and reporting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain it upon offer.
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.
Flexibility to work weekends and national holidays.
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, approximately 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

Comply with 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.
Evaluate each baby’s readiness for a reliable hearing screen and screen only when the baby is in an appropriate state, such as fed, quiet, calm, and not moving or agitated.
Collect necessary data and demographic information for each baby.
Perform hearing screens and related services for all eligible babies during each shift.
Follow documentation protocols for every screen.
Treat each baby and family with care and consideration.
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 screenings efficiently and minimize time in the patient room without sacrificing quality, education, or patient satisfaction.
Provide relevant information to the party responsible for each baby and educate parents or guardians about the screen and how to proceed with the results.
Notify the Site Supervisor about missed and final refer babies.
Schedule outpatient appointments for babies who receive a refer result, where appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.