Newborn hearing Screen Technician- Per Diem

Pediatrix; Kissel Hill (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; 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 in-hospital hearing screens after birth and educate families on results and next steps. On-site at one or more hospital locations, you will receive on-the-job training and annual American Academy of Audiology-certified certification.

The role emphasizes accurate data collection, patient safety, and efficient screen processing while maintaining compassionate care for families during a critical development milestone.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform newborn hearing screens and educate parents on results and importance of early intervention.
• Ensure screen readiness and conduct screens with appropriate patient state.
• Collect data for each baby and document per protocol.
• Provide respectful care to families during the screening process.
• Upload results and state reporting by end of shift and reconcile stats.
• Keep screens efficient without compromising quality or education.
• Inform supervisor of missed or referred babies and arrange follow-up.
• Schedule outpatient referrals when needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Task prioritization

Independent work

Teamwork

Flexibility weekends/holidays

Patient handling sensitivity

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification required

Job description

Overview

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.

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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, 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

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

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Benefits and Compensation

Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM

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.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• HSAs
• 401k plan
• 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.

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 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.

Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.