Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

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 and work on-site at one or more hospital locations.

About the role

At Pediatrix, you will receive on-the-job training, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. This role involves performing hearing screens and educating parents on the relevance of hearing screens and the importance of early intervention at University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all company and facility policies and procedures, including appropriate PPE, required vaccinations, and safety/security protocols.
• Raise any questions or concerns from hospital staff and/or leadership to the Hearing Screen Manager.
• Evaluate each patient for “screen readiness” prior to performing a screen; screen only 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.
• Ensure documentation protocol is followed for every screen.
• 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 for each screen are complete and reconciled.
• Perform all screens efficiently while maintaining quality, patient education, and satisfaction.
• Provide relevant information to responsible parties and educate parents/guardians on 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Current CPR Certification or must obtain upon offer.
• 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.
• Computer proficiency and ability to perform accurate data entry.

Qualifications

• Entry-level healthcare experience.
• One to three months of previous experience with newborns and in a medical setting (preferred).

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.
• Demonstrate sensitivity when speaking to family and handling patients.

Benefits

Pediatrix offers comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• 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.

Pay

The pay for this position ranges from $17.25 - $18.25 per hour and is based on years of relevant experience.