Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Dayton, OH

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screens to newborns in a hospital after birth, working on-site at one or more hospital locations. The role includes educating 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 assess newborns for screen readiness, perform and document screenings for eligible babies, and submit results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift. They ensure families receive appropriate education and that responsible parties are given relevant information. The position is based at Miami Valley Hospital and requires flexibility to work weekends and national holidays.

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 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.
Comply with company and facility policies, procedures, safety protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules.
Raise questions or concerns from hospital staff or leadership with the Hearing Screen Manager as appropriate.
Evaluate each patient for screen readiness and screen only babies in an appropriate state for a reliable result.
Collect necessary patient data and demographics, perform hearing screens and related services for eligible babies during each shift, and follow documentation protocols.
Treat each baby and family with care and consideration.
Upload screen results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift, and ensure screen statistics are complete and reconciled unless otherwise instructed by the Site Supervisor.
Complete screens efficiently while minimizing time in patient rooms without compromising quality, education, or patient satisfaction.
Provide relevant information to the responsible party and educate parents or guardians about the need for screening and how to proceed with results.
Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final refer babies.
Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies where appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.