Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix • Lenexa, KS

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screens to newborns in one or more hospital locations after birth. The technician evaluates whether each baby is ready for screening, performs screens and related services, collects demographic information, documents results, and uploads screening, billing, and state-reporting information by the end of each shift. The role also includes educating parents and guardians about the screening, its importance for early intervention, and how to respond to results. Technicians receive on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology.

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, 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

• Perform newborn hearing screens and educate parents about the relevance of screening and the importance of early intervention.
• Follow company and facility policies, procedures, safety protocols, orientation requirements, and annual compliance modules; raise questions or concerns with the Hearing Screen Manager as appropriate.
• Evaluate each patient for screen readiness and screen only babies in an appropriate state for reliable results.
• Collect required demographic information and perform hearing screens and related services for all eligible babies during each shift.
• Follow documentation protocols for every screen and treat each baby and family with care and consideration.
• Upload screening results, billing, and state-reporting information by the end of each shift; ensure screening statistics are complete and reconciled unless otherwise instructed by the Site Supervisor.
• Perform screens efficiently while minimizing time in patient rooms without sacrificing quality, patient education, or satisfaction.
• Provide relevant information to the responsible party and ensure the parent or guardian receives appropriate education about the screen and its results.
• Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final-refer babies.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for babies who receive a refer result, where appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
• Healthcare and dependent care FSAs and HSAs.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Some benefits are provided at no cost; others require cost sharing, and voluntary plans are available through payroll deductions.

What This Job Offers

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