Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

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. University of Washington Medical Center Montlake 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 withall company and facility policies and procedures including, but not limited to,appropriate PPE,requiredvaccinations and other safety/security protocols, Company and Hospital Orientations and annual compliance modules; Raise any questions or concerns from hospital staff and/or leadership asappropriate toHS Manager. Evaluate each patient for "screen readiness" prior to performing a screen; the technician will only screen patients that are in theappropriate stateto 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 considerationrequiredat 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 theappropriate processto 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 receivesappropriate educationabout 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, whereappropriate. 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 mustobtainupon offer. Flexibility to work on weekends and national holidaysrequired Preferred Experience Years: Entry Level One to three months ofpreviousexperience with newborns and in a medical setting Skills/Abilities: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability tomaintaina high levelof 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 holidaysrequired Ability tofrequentlylift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Ability to stand and walkfrequently(95% of shift) Ability to push/pull up to 100 poundsfrequently Demonstrate sensitivity when speaking to family and when handling patients Computerproficiencyand ability to performaccuratedata entry Benefits and Compensation Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that's not only our motto at work each day; it's also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU. 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. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and 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.Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families. The pay for this position ranges from$21.38 - $23.88 per hourand is based on years of relevant experience. 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. Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix Careers site: . #PedHS 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.