Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Greensburg, PA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screenings to newborns in one or more hospital locations after birth. The technician evaluates whether each baby is ready for a reliable screen, performs screenings and related services, collects and documents required patient information, and submits screening results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift. The role also includes educating parents and guardians about newborn hearing screening, results, and the importance of early intervention; notifying the Site Supervisor about missed and final-refer babies; and scheduling outpatient appointments for referred babies where appropriate. Technicians work on-site in hospital settings and receive on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. The role requires compliance with company and facility policies, safety protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules. Technicians must deliver considerate care to newborns and families, maintain screening quality and patient satisfaction, and work efficiently. This position is per diem and requires flexibility to work weekends and national holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain it upon offer.
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.
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 communicating 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 screenings and provide parents with education about the relevance of screening and the importance of early intervention.
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.
Evaluate each patient for screen readiness and screen only when the baby is in an appropriate state to obtain a reliable result.
Collect required data and demographics for each baby; perform screenings and related services for eligible babies during each shift; and follow documentation protocols for every screen.
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 screenings 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 educate the parent or guardian about the need for the screen and how to respond to results.
Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final-refer babies.
Schedule outpatient appointments for referred babies where appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.