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 to babies who are just a few days old. You will work on-site at one or more hospital locations to screen newborns for medical disorders that may occur in or after the newborn phase. We provide you on the job training needed to succeed!

Responsibilities

On a typical day, you will conduct newborn hearing screens, usually in a new mom’s hospital room, and help educate parents about the importance of the screen using video and printed tools we provide. You will also be in charge of entering patient data and validation of hearing screens, as needed. Additional responsibilities may include helping to confirm or reschedule outpatient appointments, following up on any equipment issues and training new staff.

Performing newborn hearing screens

Verifying insurance information with parent/guardian

Documenting hearing screen results accurately

Following protocol for timely submission of billing

Following protocol related to security and identification of infants

Following infection control, safety awareness and other hospital, company, and program policies

Recognizing potential problems and obtaining assistance, when necessary, in a timely manner

Completion of company and hospital orientation or classes, including patient privacy training

Completion and maintenance of employee health requirements

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Experience working with infants preferred

Experience in a hospital setting preferred

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency and ability to perform accurate data entry

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

Minimum Qualification/Education Level: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Preferred Experience Years: One to three months related experience

Experience Industry: Healthcare

Benefits and Compensation

Benefits for Full Time employee and qualified dependents:

Health Insurance including prescription drugs

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term disability options

Employee stock purchase program – 15% discount*

401k with company match**

Long Term Care (LTC)

Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA)

Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident plans

Identity Protection

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit.

** Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees age 21 and over.

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.

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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.

Regular Part-Time