Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix • Houston, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician performs newborn hearing screens at one or more hospital locations, helping identify hearing loss early and support timely intervention. The technician evaluates each baby’s readiness for screening, collects relevant demographic information, performs the screen, documents and uploads results, and educates parents or guardians about the screening and its results. The role includes on-the-job training and annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. The position is based at HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest and is per diem.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR certification, or ability to 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 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

• Evaluate each patient’s readiness for screening and screen only when the baby is in a suitable state to obtain a reliable result.
• Collect all required 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.
• Provide parents or guardians with education about the importance of hearing screens, early intervention, and how to understand or act on the results.
• Treat each baby and family with care and consideration.
• 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.
• Perform screens efficiently while following the appropriate process and maintaining quality, patient education, and satisfaction.
• Provide relevant information to the party responsible for each screened baby.
• Notify the Site Supervisor about missed screens and final refer results.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for babies with refer results where appropriate.
• 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.
• 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 also available through payroll deductions.

What This Job Offers

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