Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Tallahassee, FL

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screenings to newborns at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and potentially other hospital locations. The technician evaluates each baby for screen readiness, performs screenings and related services, records and uploads results, and educates parents or guardians about the screening, its importance, and appropriate next steps. The role requires respectful, considerate care for babies and families and efficient work that maintains screening quality and patient satisfaction. Pediatrix provides on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current CPR certification, or the ability to obtain certification 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 screenings and provide parents with education about their relevance and the importance of early intervention.
Comply with company and facility policies and procedures, including PPE, vaccination, safety and security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules.
Raise questions or concerns from hospital staff or leadership to the Hearing Screen Manager as appropriate.
Evaluate each patient for screen readiness and screen only when the baby is in a suitable state for reliable results.
Collect required data and demographics for each baby.
Perform hearing screens and related services on all eligible babies during each shift.
Follow documentation protocols for every screen.
Treat each baby and family with appropriate 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.
Perform screenings efficiently while minimizing time in the patient room without sacrificing quality, education, or satisfaction.
Provide relevant information to the responsible party and ensure parents or guardians understand the necessity of the screen and what to do with the 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.