Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Fort Myers, FL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screenings 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 newborn hearing screens and the importance of early intervention. Pediatrix provides on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. This is a per-diem, very part-time role of less than 20 hours per week at HealthPark Medical Center. Shifts are prescheduled 2–3 days per week, including weekends and holidays. Daytime shifts begin at 7 a.m.; the end time varies based on the number of eligible babies.

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

Evaluate each patient for screen readiness and screen only babies in an appropriate state to obtain a reliable result.
Collect necessary data and demographics, perform hearing screens and related services for eligible babies, and 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 minimizing time in patient rooms without sacrificing quality, patient education, or satisfaction.
Provide relevant information to the responsible party and educate parents or guardians about the necessity of screening and how to handle the results.
Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final refer babies.
Schedule outpatient appointments for babies who receive a refer result, where appropriate.
Comply with company and facility policies and procedures, including PPE, vaccination, safety and security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules.
Raise questions or concerns from hospital staff or leadership with the HS Manager as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.