Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Fort Myers, FL

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screens to newborns in the hospital after birth, working on-site at one or more hospital locations. The role includes on-the-job training and annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. The technician also educates parents about newborn hearing screening, early intervention, and the meaning and next steps associated with results.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current CPR certification, or must 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, 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 newborn hearing screens and educate parents about the relevance of screening and the importance of early intervention.
Comply with company and facility policies and procedures, including PPE, vaccination and safety/security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules.
Raise questions or concerns from hospital staff or leadership to the HS Manager as appropriate.
Assess each patient’s readiness for screening and screen only when the baby is in a condition to produce a reliable result.
Collect required patient data and demographics, perform screens and related services for eligible babies during each shift, and follow documentation protocols.
Treat each baby and family with 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 by the Site Supervisor.
Perform screens efficiently while maintaining quality, patient education, and satisfaction.
Provide relevant information to the responsible party and educate parents or guardians about the screening and how to interpret and act on 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.