Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. is seeking a Newborn Hearing Screen Technician to provide hearing tests for newborns after birth. This role requires compliance with safety protocols and the ability to treat families with care. Successful candidates will receive on-job training, including annual certification.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and excellent communication skills. Flexibility for weekends and holidays is required. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including medical and 401(k).

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Comply with all company and facility policies.
• Evaluate each patient for screen readiness.
• Perform the hearing screen and follow documentation protocols.
• Treat each screened baby and their family with care.
• Upload all screen results by the end of each shift.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to prioritize tasks

Ability to work independently and in a team

Flexibility to work weekends and holidays

Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current CPR Certification

Job description

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‑job training. This includes annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology.

Location

Piedmont Fort Mill

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

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 401(k) 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.

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.