Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

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 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 and an annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology.

Baptist Medical Center Clay

• 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.
• Evaluate each patient for “screen readiness” before performing a screen; 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 and perform the hearing screen and all screen-related services on all eligible babies during each shift.
• Treat each screened baby and their family with the care and consideration required at this important developmental milestone.
• Upload all screen results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift and ensure the stats for each screen are complete and reconciled.
• Perform all screens efficiently while following 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 responsible party 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 the Site Supervisor of all missed and final refer babies.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies, where appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

• Entry Level
• One to three months of previous experience with newborns and in a medical setting.

• 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 and 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.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability coverage.
• Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and HSAs.
• 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Some benefits are provided at no cost; others require cost share between employees and the company.
• Employees may select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions.

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.