Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Part Time

Pediatrix • Albuquerque, NM

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screens to newborns at one or more hospital locations after birth. The technician evaluates each baby’s readiness for screening, performs the screen, gathers required demographic information, and completes documentation and reporting. The role also includes educating parents or guardians about the screening, its importance for early intervention, and how to understand and act on the results. On-the-job training is provided, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology.

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 push/pull up to 100 pounds frequently.
• 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 eligible newborns during each shift.
• Educate parents or guardians about the relevance and importance of newborn hearing screening, early intervention, and what to do with results.
• Comply with company and hospital policies, procedures, safety protocols, orientations, and annual compliance requirements.
• 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 baby is in a suitable state for a reliable result.
• Collect required data and demographics for each baby.
• Follow documentation protocols for every screen.
• Provide considerate care to each baby and family.
• Upload screen 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 while minimizing time in patient rooms without compromising quality, education, or patient satisfaction.
• Ensure relevant information is provided to the party responsible for each screened baby.
• 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 coverage.
• Healthcare FSA, dependent care FSA, and HSAs.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Some benefits are provided at no cost; others require employee 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