Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Full Time

Join us in making a difference in the early detection of hearing loss in newborns. 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, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology.

Responsibilities

• Perform hearing screens and provide education to parents on the relevance of hearing screens and the importance of early intervention.
• Comply with all company and facility policies and procedures, including appropriate PPE, required vaccinations, safety/security protocols, and annual compliance modules.
• Evaluate each patient for “screen readiness” prior to performing a screen; only screen patients in an appropriate state (fed, quiet, not moving/agitated, calm).
• Collect all necessary data/demographics for each baby.
• Perform the hearing screen and all screen-related services on all eligible babies during each shift, ensuring documentation protocol is followed.
• Treat each screened baby and their family with care and consideration.
• Upload all screen results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift; ensure stats are complete and reconciled.
• Perform screens efficiently while maintaining quality, patient education, and satisfaction.
• Provide relevant information to responsible parties and educate parents about the necessity of the screen and next steps.
• Notify Site Supervisor of all missed and final refer babies.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies, where appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• 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.
• 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 ability to perform accurate data entry.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Life and Disability insurance.
• Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and HSAs.
• 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Some benefits are provided at no cost; others require a cost share between employees and the company.
• Voluntary plans available 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 provide coordinated, compassionate, and clinically excellent services across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices.