Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

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 for every screen.
• Treat each screened baby and their family with care and consideration during this important developmental milestone.
• Upload all screen results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift; ensure stats for each screen are complete and reconciled.
• Perform screens efficiently while minimizing time in the patient room without sacrificing quality, patient education, or satisfaction.
• Provide all relevant information to the responsible party and ensure parents/guardians receive appropriate education about 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.
• 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.
• 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 with 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 in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group invests in research, education, quality-improvement, and safety initiatives.