Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Seattle, WA

24d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screens to newborns in one or more hospital locations after birth. The technician evaluates each baby’s readiness for screening, performs the screen and related services, accurately documents and uploads results, and educates parents or guardians about the screening and the importance of early intervention. The role requires compassionate care for babies and their families, efficient work that maintains quality and patient satisfaction, and compliance with company and hospital policies and procedures. 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 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 hearing screens and educate parents about their relevance and the importance of early intervention.
Comply with company and facility policies, procedures, safety and security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules; raise questions or concerns with hospital staff or leadership as appropriate to the Hearing Screen Manager.
Assess each patient’s readiness before screening and screen only when the baby is in a state suitable for a reliable result.
Collect required patient data and demographics; perform hearing screens and related services for eligible babies during each shift, following documentation protocols.
Provide considerate care to each baby and family.
Upload screening 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 sacrificing quality, education, or satisfaction.
Provide relevant information to the responsible party and educate parents or guardians about the screening and interpretation or follow-up of results.
Notify the Site Supervisor about missed screens and final refer babies.
Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies when appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.