Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

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. On-the-job training is provided, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology, to ensure expertise in early detection and timely intervention.

Responsibilities

• Perform hearing screens and educate parents on the importance of early intervention.
• Comply with company and facility policies, including PPE, vaccinations, safety protocols, and annual compliance modules.
• Raise any questions or concerns from hospital staff and leadership to the HS Manager.
• Evaluate each patient for “screen readiness” before performing a screen; only screen patients in an appropriate state for reliable results (e.g., fed, quiet, calm).
• Collect necessary data/demographics for each baby and perform screens on all eligible babies during each shift.
• Follow documentation protocols for every screen and treat each baby and 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 unless otherwise instructed.
• Perform screens efficiently while maintaining quality, patient education, and satisfaction.
• Provide relevant information to the responsible party for each screened baby and ensure parents receive education about the necessity of the screen and next steps with results.
• Notify the Site Supervisor of all missed and final refer babies.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies where appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Entry-level healthcare experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain upon offer.
• Flexibility to work weekends and national holidays required.

Preferred Experience

• 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 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, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance.
• Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and HSAs.
• 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Some benefits provided at no cost; others require employee cost share.
• Voluntary plans available with payroll deduction options.