Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix • Fredericksburg, VA

24d • Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician performs hearing screens for newborns in hospital settings and educates parents about the relevance of hearing screening and the importance of early intervention. The role works on-site at one or more hospital locations and includes on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology.

The technician assesses each baby's readiness for screening, gathers required demographic information, performs screens and related services, and completes accurate documentation and reporting. The role also involves communicating results and relevant information to families and responsible parties, notifying the Site Supervisor about missed or final-refer babies, and scheduling outpatient appointments for referred babies when appropriate. Technicians are expected to provide considerate care, follow company and hospital policies, and complete required data uploads and reconciliations by the end of each shift.

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 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, 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

• Perform newborn hearing screens and related services for all eligible babies during each shift.
• Educate parents or guardians about the purpose of hearing screens, early intervention, and how to proceed with results.
• Follow company and facility policies and procedures, including PPE, vaccination, safety, security, orientation, and compliance requirements.
• 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 a suitable state for a reliable result.
• Collect necessary data and demographic information for each baby.
• Follow documentation protocols for every screen.
• Provide considerate care to each baby and family.
• Upload screen results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift, and ensure screen 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, patient education, or satisfaction.
• Ensure relevant information is provided to the responsible party for each screened baby.
• Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final-refer babies.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for referred babies when appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Healthcare FSA, dependent care FSA, and HSAs.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Some benefits are provided at no cost; others involve 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