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. 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. 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 Experience Industry: Entry Level Healthcare    Minimum Qualification/Education Level: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Flexibility to work on weekends and national holidays required                                       Preferred Experience Years: Entry Level. One to three months related experience    Experience working with infants preferred Experience in a hospital setting preferred Skills/Abilities:    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  .