Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Georgetown, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician performs hearing screenings for newborns in one or more hospital locations after birth. The technician assesses whether each baby is ready for screening, conducts the screen and related services, documents and uploads results, and educates parents or guardians about the screening, its importance for early intervention, and what to do with the results. The position includes on-the-job training and 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 (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.
Follow company and facility policies, including PPE, vaccination, safety and security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules.
Refer 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 an appropriate state to achieve a reliable result.
Collect all necessary data and demographics for each baby.
Perform hearing screens and related services for eligible babies during each shift.
Follow documentation protocols for every screen.
Treat each baby and family with care and consideration.
Upload screen 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.
Perform screens efficiently while minimizing time in the patient room without compromising quality, patient education, or satisfaction.
Provide relevant information to the responsible party and educate parents or guardians about the necessity of the screen and how to interpret and act on results.
Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final refer babies.
Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies where appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.