Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Full Time

Pediatrix • Cape Coral, FL

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screenings to newborns in a hospital after birth, working on-site at one or more hospital locations. The position includes on-the-job training and annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. The technician also educates parents about hearing screenings, early intervention, and how to understand and act on screening results.

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, prioritize daily tasks, and 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

• Perform hearing screens and related services for eligible newborns during each shift.
• Assess each patient for screen readiness, screening only when the baby is calm and in a state suitable for reliable results.
• Collect required patient data and demographics, follow documentation protocols, and upload screen results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift; reconcile screening statistics unless instructed otherwise.
• Explain the relevance of hearing screening, the importance of early intervention, and screening results to parents or guardians.
• Provide appropriate care and consideration to each baby and family, and conduct screenings efficiently while maintaining quality and patient satisfaction.
• Ensure relevant information is provided to the party responsible for each screened baby.
• Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final refer babies.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for babies who receive a refer result, where appropriate.
• Follow company and facility policies, 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.
• 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 require an employee cost share. Voluntary plans are also available through payroll deductions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED