Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Lenexa, KS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screenings to newborns at one or more hospital locations after birth. The role includes evaluating each baby for readiness, performing screenings for eligible newborns, accurately documenting and submitting results, and educating parents or guardians about the screening, its importance, and the next steps. 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 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 approximately 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 screenings and related services for eligible newborns during each shift.
Evaluate each patient for screen readiness and screen only when the baby is in an appropriate state for a reliable result.
Collect required patient data and demographic information.
Follow documentation protocols for every screen and upload results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift; ensure screening statistics are complete and reconciled unless otherwise instructed.
Educate parents or guardians on the relevance of newborn hearing screenings, the importance of early intervention, and what to do with results.
Treat each baby and family with care and consideration, using sensitivity when speaking with families and handling patients.
Perform screenings efficiently while minimizing time in patient rooms without compromising quality, education, or satisfaction.
Provide relevant information 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.
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 to the Hearing Screen Manager as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.