Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Houston, TX

5d•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 purpose of screening, the importance of early intervention, and how to interpret and act on results. The role includes on-the-job training and annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. Technicians assess whether babies are ready for screening, collect required demographic information, perform screens and related services for eligible babies during each shift, and complete documentation and reporting. They treat babies and families with care, communicate results and next steps to the appropriate parties, notify the Site Supervisor about missed and final-refer babies, and schedule outpatient appointments for referred babies when appropriate. The position requires compliance with company and hospital policies, safety requirements, orientations, and annual compliance training.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain certification 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 (95% of the shift).
Ability to push or 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 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 to the HS Manager as appropriate.
Evaluate each patient for screen readiness and screen only when the baby is in an appropriate state to obtain a reliable result.
Collect all necessary data and demographic information 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 appropriate 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.
Perform screens efficiently while minimizing time in the patient room without compromising quality, education, or patient satisfaction.
Provide relevant information to the responsible party and educate parents or guardians about the need for screening and what to do with the results.
Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final-refer babies.
Schedule outpatient appointments for referred babies where appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.