Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Midlothian, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screenings to newborns in a hospital after birth, working on-site at one or more hospital locations. The role includes evaluating whether each newborn is ready for screening, completing screenings and related documentation, and educating parents or guardians about the purpose of screening, the results, and the importance of early intervention. 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 the ability to obtain it 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 or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift 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 screenings 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 with the HS Manager as appropriate.
Assess each patient’s readiness for screening and screen only when the newborn is in an appropriate state to achieve a reliable result.
Collect required baby demographic information, screen all eligible babies during each shift, and follow documentation protocols for every screen.
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 directed by the Site Supervisor.
Complete screenings efficiently while minimizing time in the patient room without compromising quality, education, or patient satisfaction.
Provide relevant information and appropriate screening education to the responsible party and each parent or guardian.
Notify the Site Supervisor about missed and final-refer babies.
Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies where appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.