Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Part Time

About the role

Join us in making a difference in the early detection of hearing loss in newborns as a Newborn Hearing Screen Technician. You will provide hearing screens in the hospital after a baby is born, working on‑site at one or more hospital locations. Pediatrix offers on‑the‑job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology, to ensure employees are adept at improving early detection of hearing impairments and encouraging timely intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide hearing screens for newborns in hospital settings after birth.
• Evaluate each patient for “screen readiness” (fed, quiet, calm) before performing a screen.
• 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.
• Follow documentation protocols for every screen.
• Treat each screened baby and family with care and consideration at this important development milestone.
• Upload all screen results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift and ensure statistics are complete and reconciled.
• Perform screens efficiently while maintaining quality and patient education/satisfaction.
• Provide relevant information to the responsible party and educate parents/guardians about the necessity of the screen and next steps.
• Notify the Site Supervisor of all missed and final‑refer babies.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies, where appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain certification upon offer.
• Flexibility to work on weekends and national holidays.

Preferred Experience

• One to three months of previous experience with newborns and in a medical setting (entry level).

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.
• Physical ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lb (occasionally up to 50 lb), stand and walk for most of the shift, and push/pull up to 100 lb frequently.
• Demonstrated sensitivity when speaking to families and handling patients.
• Computer proficiency and accurate data‑entry skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Healthcare FSA, dependent‑care FSA, and HSAs.
• 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Voluntary benefit plans available through payroll deductions.

Schedule

Required flexibility to work weekends and national holidays.