Neonatal Hearing Screen Technician – On-the-Job Training

Pediatrix; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

401k

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Pediatrix is seeking a Newborn Hearing Screen Technician to perform on-site hearing screens in hospital settings and educate parents about the importance of early intervention. The role includes collecting baby demographics, ensuring screen readiness, maintaining documentation, and coordinating follow-up appointments when needed.

Training and annual certification by the American Academy of Audiology are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain upon offer.
• Flexibility to work on weekends and national holidays required.

Responsibilities

• The Hearing Screen Technician (HST) performs hearing screens and provides education to parents on the relevance of hearing screens and the importance of early intervention.
• Evaluate each patient for “screen readiness” prior to performing a screen; the technician will only screen patients that are in the appropriate state to achieve a reliable result (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 his/her family) with the care and consideration required at this important development milestone.
• Upload all screen results/billing/state reporting by the end of each shift and ensure the stats for each screen are complete and reconciled, unless otherwise instructed by Site Supervisor.
• Perform all screens in an efficient manner and follow the appropriate process to minimize time in the patient room, without sacrificing quality or patient education / satisfaction.
• Ensure all relevant information is provided to the party responsible for each screened baby, and the parent/guardian receives appropriate education about the necessity of the screen, and what to do with the results.
• Notify Site Supervisor of all missed and final refer babies.
• Schedule Outpatient appointment for refer babies, where appropriate. Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR Certification

Job description

Pediatrix is seeking a Newborn Hearing Screen Technician to perform on-site hearing screens in hospital settings and educate parents about the importance of early intervention. The role includes collecting baby demographics, ensuring screen readiness, maintaining documentation, and coordinating follow-up appointments when needed.

Training and annual certification by the American Academy of Audiology are provided.