Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Spokane, WA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screens to newborns in one or more hospital locations after birth. The technician assesses whether each baby is ready for a reliable screen, performs the screening, records and uploads results, and educates parents or guardians about the screening, its importance for early intervention, and what to do with the results. The role includes completing related billing and state reporting, arranging outpatient appointments for babies referred for follow-up when appropriate, and notifying the Site Supervisor of missed and final refer babies. The position is on-site in a hospital setting. Pediatrix provides on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. Technicians must follow company and facility policies, safety protocols, orientation requirements, and annual compliance modules, and should raise concerns to the HS Manager as appropriate.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain it upon offer.
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.
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 (95% of 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

Assess each baby for screen readiness and screen only when the baby is in an appropriate state for a reliable result.
Collect required patient data and demographics.
Perform hearing screens and related services on all eligible babies during each shift.
Follow documentation protocols for every screen.
Provide parents and guardians with education about the hearing screen, early intervention, and how to use the results.
Treat each baby and family with care and consideration.
Upload screening 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 patient rooms without compromising quality, education, or satisfaction.
Ensure relevant screening information is provided to the responsible party for each baby.
Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final refer babies.
Schedule outpatient appointments for babies referred for follow-up, 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 HS Manager as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.