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!

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, including annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology.

• Comply with all company and facility policies and procedures, including appropriate PPE, required vaccinations, safety/security protocols, orientations, and annual compliance modules. Raise any concerns to HS Manager.
• Evaluate each patient for “screen readiness” prior to performing a screen; only screen babies who are in an appropriate state (fed, quiet, calm).
• Collect all necessary data/demographics for each baby and perform the hearing screen on all eligible babies during each shift, following documentation protocol.
• Treat each screened baby and family with appropriate care and consideration.
• Upload all screen results, billing, and state reporting by the end of each shift, ensuring all statistics are complete and reconciled.
• Perform all screens efficiently, minimizing time in the patient room without sacrificing quality or patient education/satisfaction.
• Provide all relevant information to the responsible party and ensure parents/guardians receive education about the necessity of the screen and next steps.
• Notify Site Supervisor of all missed and final refer babies.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies when appropriate. Perform other assigned duties.

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

• Entry Level: One to three months of previous experience with newborns 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 independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work weekends and national holidays.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift 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 accurate data entry skills.

We offer comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSAs, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others involve cost sharing or voluntary payroll deductions.

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.