Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix • Atlanta, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician performs hearing screenings for newborns at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital and provides parents or guardians with education about the value of screening, early intervention, and understanding the results. The technician evaluates each infant’s readiness before screening, collects demographic information, completes accurate documentation and reporting, and treats babies and families with care and consideration. Pediatrix provides on-the-job training, 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.
• 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

• Comply with 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 with the HS Manager as appropriate.
• Evaluate each patient for screening readiness and screen only when the baby is in a state conducive to reliable results.
• Collect required data and demographics for each baby.
• Perform hearing screens and related services for all eligible babies during each shift.
• Follow documentation protocols for every screen.
• Provide considerate care to each baby and family.
• 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 screenings efficiently while minimizing time in patient rooms without sacrificing quality, education, or satisfaction.
• Provide relevant information to the responsible party and educate parents or guardians about the screening and 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
• 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. Voluntary plans are available through payroll deductions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED