Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix • Pittsburgh, PA

24d • 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 screening, early intervention, and how to understand and act on screening results. Pediatrix provides on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology.

Technicians evaluate each baby’s readiness before screening, collect required demographic information, complete screens and related services for eligible newborns, and follow documentation and reporting procedures. They upload screening results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift unless otherwise instructed. The role involves communicating sensitively with families and hospital staff, arranging outpatient appointments for referred babies where appropriate, and notifying the Site Supervisor about missed screens and final referrals. Technicians follow company and hospital policies, safety protocols, orientations, and compliance requirements.

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 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.
• Follow 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 baby for screen readiness and screen only when the baby is in a suitable state for a reliable result.
• Collect the necessary data and demographics for each baby.
• Perform hearing screens and related services for all eligible babies during each shift.
• Follow documentation protocols for every screen.
• Treat each baby and family with care and consideration.
• Upload screen 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.
• Complete screens efficiently while minimizing time in patient rooms without sacrificing quality, education, or patient satisfaction.
• Provide relevant information to the responsible party and educate parents or guardians about the screen and its results.
• Notify the Site Supervisor of missed screens and final refer babies.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies where appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED