Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Arlington, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician performs hearing screens for newborns in one or more hospital locations after birth. The technician evaluates each baby’s readiness for screening, completes screening and related documentation, and educates parents or guardians about the screening, its importance for early intervention, and how to understand the results. The position includes on-the-job training and annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. The technician follows company and facility policies and safety protocols, provides considerate care to babies and their families, accurately enters and uploads screening, billing, and state-reporting information, and arranges outpatient appointments for babies who are referred when appropriate. This is a per-diem role that requires weekend and national holiday availability and frequent standing and walking, as well as lifting and pushing or pulling items.

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 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.
Comply with company and facility policies and procedures, including PPE, vaccination, safety and security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules; raise questions or concerns with hospital staff or leadership as appropriate to the HS Manager.
Evaluate each patient’s readiness for screening and screen only when the baby is in an appropriate state for a reliable result.
Collect necessary data and demographics for each baby, perform hearing screens and related services for eligible babies during each shift, and 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 and minimize time in the patient room without sacrificing quality, education, or patient satisfaction.
Provide relevant information to the responsible party and educate parents or guardians about the need for screening and what to do with the results.
Notify the Site Supervisor of missed screens and final refer results.
Schedule outpatient appointments for referred babies where appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.