Newborn Hearing Screen Technician — Training & Certification

Pediatrix; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Healthcare FSA

Dependent Care FSA

HSA

401k plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Pediatrix is seeking a Newborn Hearing Screen Technician to perform hospital-based hearing screens for newborns. On-site duties include data collection, documentation, and ensuring families understand the screening results and next steps.

The role emphasizes accuracy, sensitivity, and timely communication with hospital staff and parents. The position requires flexibility to work weekends/holidays, with on-the-job training and American Academy of Audiology certification upon offer.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform hearing screens and provide education to parents on the importance of early intervention.
• Assess patient readiness before screening to ensure reliable results.
• Collect data/demographics and document screen results per protocol.
• Provide compassionate care to screened babies and families.
• Upload results, billing, and state reporting by end of each shift; reconcile stats when needed.
• Screen efficiently while maintaining quality and patient education.
• Notify Site Supervisor of missed and referred babies; schedule outpatient appointments as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Task prioritization

Teamwork

Weekend flexibility

Physical endurance

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification

Job description

Pediatrix is seeking a Newborn Hearing Screen Technician to perform hospital-based hearing screens for newborns. On-site duties include data collection, documentation, and ensuring families understand the screening results and next steps.

The role emphasizes accuracy, sensitivity, and timely communication with hospital staff and parents. The position requires flexibility to work weekends/holidays, with on-the-job training and American Academy of Audiology certification upon offer.