Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix • Henderson, NV

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 screening and the importance of early intervention. The role includes on-the-job training and annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. The position is based on-site at St Rose Dominican Hospital - Siena Campus.

Technicians assess each newborn’s readiness for screening, gather demographic information, perform and document screenings, and upload results, billing, and state reports by the end of each shift. They communicate results and next steps to parents or guardians, notify the Site Supervisor about missed and final-refer babies, and arrange outpatient appointments for referred babies where appropriate. The role also requires compliance with company and hospital policies, safety protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain it upon offer.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain 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, 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 accurate data-entry skills.

Nice To Haves

• One to three months of previous experience with newborns and in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform hearing screens and provide parents with education about screening and the importance of early intervention.
• Comply with company and facility policies and procedures, including PPE, vaccination, safety and 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’s readiness for screening and screen only when the baby is in a suitable state for a reliable result.
• Collect required data and demographics for each baby.
• Perform hearing screens and related services for all eligible babies during each shift.
• Follow documentation protocols for every screen.
• Provide considerate care to each baby and family.
• Upload screening results, billing, and state reports by the end of each shift, and complete and reconcile screening statistics unless otherwise instructed by the Site Supervisor.
• Perform screens efficiently while minimizing time in patient rooms without compromising quality, patient education, or satisfaction.
• Provide relevant information to the party responsible for each screened baby and educate parents or guardians about the screening and how to interpret and act on results.
• Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final-refer babies.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for referred babies where appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
• Healthcare FSA, dependent care FSA, and HSAs.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Some benefits are provided at no cost; others require employee cost sharing. Voluntary plans are available through payroll deductions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED