Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screenings to newborns in the hospital after birth, working on-site at one or more hospital locations. The technician receives on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. The role also includes educating parents about the relevance of newborn hearing screenings and the importance of early intervention. At St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, the technician assesses each baby’s readiness for screening, performs screenings and related services, accurately documents and uploads results, and ensures appropriate communication and education for families. The position requires compliance with company and hospital procedures and may involve coordinating outpatient appointments for babies who receive a refer result.

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 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 the screenings and the importance of early intervention.
Follow 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 to the HS 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 demographics 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 appropriate care and consideration.
Upload screen 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 screenings efficiently while minimizing time in the patient room without compromising quality, patient education, or satisfaction.
Provide relevant information to the party responsible for each screened baby and educate the parent or guardian about the screening and how to interpret or act on the results.
Notify the Site Supervisor of all missed and final refer babies.
Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies where appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.