Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•LaGrange, GA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician performs hearing screens for newborns at one or more hospital locations and educates parents about the relevance of screening and the importance of early intervention. The role is based on-site and includes on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. Technicians evaluate newborns for screen readiness, gather patient demographics, conduct screenings and related services, follow documentation procedures, and upload results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift. They provide sensitive, considerate care to babies and families, communicate results and next steps to parents or guardians, notify the Site Supervisor of missed or final-refer babies, and schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies when appropriate. The position also requires compliance with company and hospital policies, safety protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules.

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, 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 hearing screens and educate parents about the relevance of screening and the importance of early intervention.
Comply with company and facility policies, procedures, PPE requirements, vaccination requirements, safety and security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules.
Raise questions or concerns from hospital staff or leadership to the HS Manager as appropriate.
Evaluate each patient for screen readiness and screen only when the baby is in an appropriate state for a reliable result.
Collect necessary data and demographics for each baby; perform hearing screens and related services for all eligible babies during each shift, following documentation protocols.
Treat each baby and family with care and consideration.
Upload screen results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift and ensure 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 information to the responsible party and educate parents or guardians about the need for the screen and how to interpret and act on results.
Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final-refer babies.
Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies where appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.