Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Arlington, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician performs hearing screens for newborns in one or more hospital locations after birth. The role includes assessing whether each baby is ready for screening, collecting demographic information, completing and documenting the screen, and uploading results and related billing or state reporting by the end of each shift. Technicians educate parents and guardians about the importance of hearing screening, early intervention, and how to understand and act on results. Pediatrix provides on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. Technicians work with hospital staff, families, and supervisors while following company and facility policies, safety protocols, and documentation procedures. The position requires flexibility to work weekends and national holidays and involves frequent standing and walking, as well as lifting and pushing or pulling items.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current CPR certification, or the ability to obtain certification 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 push and pull up to 100 pounds frequently.
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 hearing screens and provide parents with education about their relevance and the importance of early intervention.
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 Hearing Screen Manager as appropriate.
Evaluate each patient for screen readiness and screen only when the baby is in an appropriate state for a reliable result.
Collect all necessary 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.
Treat each baby and family with care and consideration.
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 sacrificing quality, education, or patient satisfaction.
Provide relevant information to the party responsible for each screened baby and ensure parents or guardians receive appropriate education about the screen and its results.
Notify the Site Supervisor about missed and final refer babies.
Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies where appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.