Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Overview

Join us in making a difference in the early detection of hearing loss in newborns as a Newborn Hearing Screen Technician! As a newborn hearing screen technician, you will provide hearing screens in the hospital after a baby is born. You will work on-site at one or more hospital locations to screen newborns for hearing loss. At Pediatrix, you will receive on-the-job training and annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology to ensure employees are adept in improving early detection of hearing impairments and encouraging timely intervention.

Memorial University Health

Responsibilities

• Comply with all company and facility policies and procedures including appropriate PPE, required vaccinations and other safety/security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules; raise any questions or concerns from hospital staff and/or leadership as appropriate to HS Manager.
• Evaluate each patient for “screen readiness” prior to performing a screen; the technician will only screen patients that are in the appropriate state to achieve a reliable result (fed, quiet, not moving/agitated, calm).
• Collect all necessary data and demographics for each baby, perform the hearing screen and all screen-related services on all eligible babies during each shift, and ensure documentation protocol is followed for every screen.
• Treat each screened baby (and his or her family) with the care and consideration required at this important development milestone.
• Upload all screen results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift and ensure the stats for each screen are complete and reconciled, unless otherwise instructed by Site Supervisor.
• Perform all screens in an efficient manner, following the appropriate process to minimize time in the patient room without sacrificing quality or patient education and satisfaction.
• Ensure all relevant information is provided to the responsible party for each screened baby, and the parent or guardian receives appropriate education about the necessity of the screen and what to do with the results.
• Notify Site Supervisor of all missed and final refer babies.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies, where appropriate. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience Industry: Entry Level Healthcare

Minimum Qualification/Education Level

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Current CPR Certification or must obtain upon offer.
• Flexibility to work on weekends and national holidays required.

Preferred Experience Years

• Entry Level
• One to three months of previous experience with newborns and in a medical setting.

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks and assignments.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work on weekends and national holidays required.
• 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 push/pull up to 100 pounds frequently.
• Demonstrate sensitivity when speaking to family and handling patients.
• Computer proficiency and accurate data entry skills.

Benefits and Compensation

We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, healthcare FSA, dependent care FSA, HSAs, a 401(k) plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions.

About Us

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies, and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate, and clinically excellent services to women, babies, and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices.

Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.