Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem
About The Position
The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screenings for newborns in a hospital after birth, working on-site at one or more hospital locations. The technician evaluates whether each baby is ready for screening, performs the hearing screen, collects and documents required patient information, and uploads screening results, billing, and state reports by the end of each shift. The role also includes educating parents or guardians about the screening, its importance for early intervention, and what to do with the results; arranging outpatient appointments for referred babies when appropriate; and notifying the Site Supervisor of missed and final-refer babies. Technicians are expected to provide considerate care to babies and families, complete screenings efficiently without compromising quality or education, and comply with company and hospital policies, safety requirements, orientations, and compliance training. On-the-job training is provided, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. The position is based at Greenville Memorial.
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 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 newborn hearing screens and educate parents about the relevance of screening and the importance of early intervention.
- Follow company and facility policies and procedures, including PPE, vaccination, safety and security requirements, orientations, and annual compliance modules; raise concerns with the HS Manager as appropriate.
- Evaluate each patient for screen readiness and screen only when the baby is in a state suitable for a reliable result.
- Collect required data and demographics for each baby, perform screens and related services for eligible babies during each shift, and follow documentation protocols.
- Treat each screened 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 screens efficiently while minimizing time in the patient room without sacrificing quality, patient education, or satisfaction.
- Provide relevant screening information to the responsible party and educate parents or guardians about the necessity of screening and how to respond to results.
- Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final-refer babies.
- Schedule outpatient appointments for babies who receive a refer result, where appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Healthcare FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- HSA
- 401(k) plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Some benefits are provided at no cost; others require employee cost sharing. Voluntary plans are also available through payroll deductions.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
