Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screenings to newborns in one or more hospital locations after birth. The role includes educating parents about the purpose of hearing screening, the importance of early intervention, and how to understand and act on results. 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 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 screenings and related services for all eligible newborns during each shift.
Assess each patient’s readiness for screening and screen only when the baby is calm and in a suitable state for a reliable result.
Collect the necessary demographic and other data for each baby.
Follow documentation protocols for every screening.
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.
Educate parents or guardians about the necessity of screening, the results, and appropriate next steps.
Provide care and consideration to each baby and family, and communicate relevant information to the party responsible for the baby.
Perform screenings efficiently while minimizing time in patient rooms without compromising quality, education, or patient satisfaction.
Notify the Site Supervisor of missed screenings and final refer results.
Schedule outpatient appointments for babies with refer results where appropriate.
Comply with company and facility policies and procedures, including PPE, vaccination and safety requirements, orientations, and annual compliance modules.
Raise questions or concerns from hospital staff or leadership with the Hearing Screen Manager as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.