Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Tomball, TX

1d•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 evaluating whether a baby is ready for screening, collecting relevant information, completing and documenting the screen, and educating parents or guardians about the importance of screening, early intervention, and how to understand the results. The technician works on-site and receives 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.
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 or 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 the relevance of hearing screens and the importance of early intervention.
Comply with company and facility policies, procedures, safety protocols, required vaccinations, PPE requirements, 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 babies in an appropriate state to achieve 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.
Provide care and consideration 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 sacrificing quality, education, or patient satisfaction.
Provide relevant information to the responsible party for each baby and ensure parents or guardians receive appropriate education about the screen and its results.
Notify the Site Supervisor of missed screens and final refer results.
Schedule outpatient appointments for babies who receive a refer result, where appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.