Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

About the role

As a Newborn Hearing Screen Technician you will provide hearing screens for newborns in hospital settings, working on‑site at one or more locations. You will receive on‑the‑job training and annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology, enabling you to help with early detection of hearing loss and timely intervention.

Responsibilities

• Perform hearing screens and all related services on eligible newborns during each shift.
• Provide education to parents about the importance of hearing screens and early intervention.
• Comply with all company and facility policies, including PPE, required vaccinations, safety/security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules.
• Raise any questions or concerns from hospital staff or leadership to the Hearing Screen Manager as appropriate.
• Evaluate each patient for “screen readiness” (fed, quiet, calm, not agitated) before performing a screen.
• Collect all necessary data and demographics for each baby.
• Follow documentation protocols for every screen and upload results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift.
• Treat each screened baby and family with care and consideration at this important developmental milestone.
• Perform screens efficiently while minimizing time in the patient room without sacrificing quality or patient education.
• Ensure parents/guardians receive appropriate education about the screen results and next steps.
• Notify the Site Supervisor of all missed and final‑refer babies.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies when appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain certification upon offer.
• Flexibility to work weekends and national holidays.
• Entry‑level experience: one to three months of previous experience with newborns 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.
• 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 coverage.
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care FSA, and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Options for voluntary plans with payroll deductions; some benefits provided at no cost, others with employee cost‑share.