Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix•Midlothian, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newborn Hearing Screen Technician provides hearing screens to newborns in one or more hospital locations after birth. The role includes on-the-job training and annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. Technicians educate parents about newborn hearing screening, early intervention, and the meaning of screening results. The technician assesses whether each newborn is ready for a reliable screen, gathers patient information, performs and documents screening services, and submits results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift. The position requires working in accordance with company and hospital policies, communicating concerns to the appropriate supervisor, and treating babies and families with care and sensitivity. For babies who receive a refer result, the technician notifies the Site Supervisor and schedules an outpatient appointment where appropriate.

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 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 the relevance of hearing screening and the importance of early intervention.
Comply with company and facility policies and procedures, including PPE, vaccination and safety/security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules.
Raise questions or concerns from hospital staff or leadership with the Hearing Screen 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 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 care and consideration.
Upload screening 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 sacrificing quality, education, or patient satisfaction.
Provide relevant information to the responsible party and educate parents or guardians about the screen and how to interpret the results.
Notify the Site Supervisor of missed and final refer babies.
Schedule outpatient appointments for babies with refer results where appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.