Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 2,755,200; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center is seeking a Newborn Hearing Screen Technician to perform newborn hearing screens, collect demographic data, and provide parent education during each shift.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, efficient workflow, and timely referral scheduling while caring for infants and families with empathy.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Comply with all policies and procedures including PPE, vaccinations, orientations and compliance modules.
• Evaluate patient for screen readiness before performing a screen.
• Collect data and demographics, perform hearing screens and related services, document per protocol.
• Provide care and education to families during screening.
• Upload results and billing data and reconcile stats by shift end.
• Maintain efficiency without compromising quality or patient education.
• Inform responsible party and educate parents about results and next steps.
• Notify Site Supervisor of missed or final referred babies.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for referred babies; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Task prioritization

Teamwork

Weekend holidays flexibility

Physical ability 25–50 lbs

Stamina to stand/walk

Push/pull 100 lbs

Patient/family sensitivity

Data entry proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

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!

Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center

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.

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.

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

EEO Statement

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.