Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Part Time

Pediatrix • Falls Church, VA

23d • 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 hearing screens, early intervention, and how to understand and act on results. Pediatrix provides on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology.

Technicians evaluate whether each newborn is ready for screening, collect demographic information, perform screens and related services for eligible babies during each shift, and follow documentation and reporting procedures. They upload results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift and reconcile screening statistics unless otherwise instructed. The role requires considerate, sensitive care for babies and families, efficient screening without sacrificing quality or education, and communication with the responsible parties. Technicians notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final-refer babies and schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies where appropriate. The position is on-site at hospital locations.

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 hearing screens and related services for all eligible newborns during each shift.
• Educate parents about the relevance of hearing screens, the importance of early intervention, and what to do with screening results.
• 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 with the HS Manager as appropriate.
• Evaluate each patient for screen readiness and screen only when the newborn is in an appropriate state for a reliable result.
• Collect necessary data and demographics for each baby.
• Follow documentation protocols for every screen.
• Provide considerate care to each baby and family, handling patients sensitively.
• 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 and minimize time in patient rooms without sacrificing quality, patient education, or satisfaction.
• Ensure relevant information is provided to the party responsible for each baby and that parents or guardians receive appropriate education.
• Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final-refer babies.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies where appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
• Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and HSAs.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Some benefits are provided at no cost; others require cost sharing, and voluntary plans are available through payroll deductions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED