Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician performs hearing screens for newborns in a hospital after birth, working on-site at one or more hospital locations. The role includes educating parents about the relevance of newborn hearing screens, the importance of 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. The technician evaluates newborns for readiness before screening, gathers demographic information, performs and documents screens, and uploads results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift. The position requires compassionate, efficient care for babies and their families, accurate data entry, and coordination with supervisors and appropriate parties. Outpatient appointments are scheduled for referred babies where appropriate.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current CPR certification or willingness 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, for 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 hospital 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 Hearing Screen Manager as appropriate.
Evaluate each newborn 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; perform hearing screens and related services for eligible babies during each shift.
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 screen statistics are complete and reconciled unless otherwise instructed.
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 on the need for the screen 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.