Newborn Hearing Screen Technician- Per Diem
About The Position
The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screenings to newborns in one or more hospital locations after birth. The role includes on-the-job training and annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology, with the goal of supporting early detection of hearing impairments and timely intervention. Technicians assess each baby's readiness for screening, perform screens and related services, collect demographic information, and complete documentation, billing, and reporting. They educate parents and guardians about the screening and results, treat babies and families with care, and coordinate outpatient appointments for babies referred for follow-up when appropriate. The position requires following company and hospital policies and safety protocols, and may include work on weekends and national holidays.
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 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
- Perform newborn hearing screens and provide parents with education about the relevance of screening and the importance of early intervention.
- 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 with the Hearing Screen Manager as appropriate.
- Evaluate each patient for screen readiness and screen only when the baby is in a suitable state for a reliable result.
- Collect all necessary data and demographic information for each baby.
- Perform hearing screens and related services for all eligible babies during each shift.
- 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 instructed by the Site Supervisor.
- Perform screens efficiently while following processes that minimize time in the patient room without sacrificing quality, education, or satisfaction.
- Provide relevant information to the responsible party and educate parents or guardians about the necessity of the screen and how to use the results.
- Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final-refer babies.
- Schedule outpatient appointments for referred babies when appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
- Healthcare FSA, dependent care FSA, and HSAs.
- 401(k) plan.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- Voluntary benefit plans available through payroll deductions.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
