Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Full Time

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

Healthcare FSA

Dependent Care FSA

HSAs

401k plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking a Newborn Hearing Screen Technician to perform newborn hearing screens in the hospital, working on-site at Northwestern Medicine Prentice Womens Hospital. The technician will screen babies, educate families, and ensure reliable results.

On-the-job training and annual certification by the American Academy of Audiology are provided to enhance early detection and timely intervention for hearing impairments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required or obtained upon offer.
• Flexibility to work weekends and national holidays required.

Responsibilities

• Perform newborn hearing screens and educate parents on results and importance of early intervention.
• Ensure patient readiness, perform screens accurately, and document data for each baby.
• Upload screen results and state reporting by end of each shift; reconcile stats.
• Notify Site Supervisor of missed and refer babies; schedule outpatient appointments.
• Follow PPE, vaccination, and hospital policy requirements and complete compliance modules.

Skills

Excellent communication

Confidentiality

Task prioritization

Teamwork

Weekend/holiday availability

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Standing/walking 95% of shift

Push/Pull up to 100 lbs

Sensitivity in family interactions

Data entry

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR Certification

Weekend/holiday flexibility

Job description

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.

Northwestern Medicine Prentice Womens Hospital

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, but not limited to, appropriate PPE, required vaccinations and other safety/security protocols, Company and Hospital Orientations and annual compliance 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.

Experience Industry: Entry Level Healthcare

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

Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that’s not only our motto at work each day; it’s also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU.

• 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 $18.15 - $26.92 per hour and is based on years of relevant experience.

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 are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality‑improvement and safety initiatives.

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.