Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Part Time

Pediatrix • Frisco, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician conducts hearing screens for newborns at one or more hospital locations and educates parents about the relevance of hearing screens and the importance of early intervention. Pediatrix provides on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. Technicians evaluate whether newborns are ready for screening, perform and document screens, submit results and related reporting, and communicate results and follow-up information to parents or guardians and other responsible parties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain it upon offer.
• 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.
• Flexibility to work weekends and national holidays.
• 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 communicating 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 related services for all eligible babies during each shift.
• Evaluate each patient for screen readiness and screen only when the baby is calm and in a suitable state for a reliable result.
• Collect necessary patient data and demographics and follow documentation protocols for every screen.
• Educate parents or guardians on the necessity of hearing screening, early intervention, and what to do with results.
• Treat each baby and family with care and consideration.
• Upload screening results, billing information, and state reporting by the end of each shift, and ensure screening statistics are complete and reconciled unless otherwise instructed.
• Perform screens efficiently while minimizing time in the patient room without sacrificing quality, education, or patient satisfaction.
• Provide relevant information to the party responsible for each screened baby.
• Notify the Site Supervisor of missed screens and final refer babies.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies where appropriate.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• HSAs
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Some benefits are provided at no cost; others require employee cost sharing, and voluntary plans may be paid through payroll deductions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED