Newborn Hearing Screen Technician

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k plan

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Pediatrix is seeking a Newborn Hearing Screen Technician to perform hearing screens in hospital settings and educate parents on early intervention.

The role involves on-site work, on-the-job training with annual American Academy of Audiology certification, and a schedule including weekends and holidays. Emphasis on accurate data entry, patient education, and compassionate family interactions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform newborn hearing screens and educate parents on screening importance.
• Assess patient readiness before screening.
• Collect data/demographics and ensure documentation is complete.
• Screen efficiently while maintaining quality and patient education.
• Notify supervisor of missed screens and referrals.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies when applicable.

Skills

Excellent communication

Confidentiality

Data entry

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR Certification

Job description

Newborn Hearing Screen Technician

Join us in making a difference in the early detection of hearing loss in newborns as a Newborn Hearing Screen Technician! As a newborn hearing screen technician, you will provide hearing screens in the hospital after a baby is born. 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. This includes annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. By offering this certification, we strive to ensure our employees are adept in improving early detection of hearing impairments and encouraging timely intervention.

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.

• Comply with all company and facility policies and procedures including PPE, vaccinations, safety protocols, orientations, and modules; raise any questions or concerns from hospital staff and/or leadership as appropriate to HS Manager.
• 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification/Education Level:

• 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.

Preferred Experience Years:

• Entry Level
  • 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 on weekends and national holidays required.
• 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 when handling patients.
• Computer proficiency and ability to perform accurate data entry.

Benefits

We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well‑being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.

The pay for this position ranges from $16.00 - $19.18 per hour and is based on years of relevant experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.